Why I Become A Bagpiper?

In my case all of these questions are related. My purpose is to teach, being a bagpiper has given me the opportunity not only to teach but so much more. I want to impact the world of piping in every way possible, but mainly, through my effort to grow our art in the US and around the world.

I learned at a young age that I wanted to teach and I have taken every opportunity possible to do so. Since then I have been inspired to learn, practice and help others. Through my current studies as a musician I have learned many different styles of music from Jazz and Classical to piobaireachd and folk music.. My high school instructors have provided several occasions to tutor individuals and teach full classes. Within my pipe band I hold the rank of corporal and instructor, my duties include teaching tunes, tuning the band prior to performance and reviewing sheet music before distribution to the band. I have been very lucky to have a great pipe instructor, Derek Midgley, to guide me through competitions where I am a grade 3 piper. To be a teacher would mean I would be able to pass on all of the knowledge I have learned and that is very important to me. Thus is why teaching is my life purpose. …show more content…
Simply because it is part of my heritage. I am part Scottish from my father's side and it was his idea to attend a Celtic festival, it was there I decided to learn the pipes and the whole family joined. Becoming a bagpiper many doors have opened up to me and have allowed me to meet so many people. Learning the bagpipes have also taught me many skills I use in daily life, like how to be a leader or deal with public audiences. Without the bagpipes I would not know as much about my heritage or have the leadership skills I do now. This is why I became a