At the age of 8 I began taking weekly lessons with the Saffron Kilts United Pipe band.  For nearly a decade I was immersed in competitive pipe bands performing with the New York Metro Pipe Band at the Grade 3 level.  When I turned 18 I put away my pipes and fully committed myself to classical guitar.

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After studying classical music at the conservatory level for a number of years, I was drawn back to piping.  As I grew older I developed a love for Celtic music and began playing my pipes again.  In my concert programming I often enjoy blending Celtic music on both the guitar and pipes.  

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As a performer I am available for various events including funerals and weddings in the Western North Carolina area.  I am also available for one-on-one lessons.  Learning bagpipes is less of an investment than one may assume, only needing upwards of $50 to invest in a small practice chanter.  Switching over to a full set of highland pipes can happen within as little of a year with patience and practice.