Bagpipe Lessons with Iain MacDonald
Iain has been piping since 1965. He has studied under P/M Donald MacLeod, MBE; Iain McLeod (Edinburgh), James McMillan, and brothers Jack and Terry Lee. His band experience includes Grade 1 Babcock-Renfrew Pipe Band of Scotland, the Simon Fraser University Pipe Band, the ScottishPower Pipe Band and the 78th Highlanders (Halifax Citadel). Iain was the founder of the Grade 2 City of Regina Pipe Band in 1992, and has been Pipe Major since that time. Iain started a junior pipe band program in 1998, and in 2003 it became The Conservatory Pipe Band.
As a soloist, Iain has featured in the prizes at events across North America and in Scotland. Iain's accomplishments include piping for highland dancing, pipe band and folk recordings; writing, composing and editing for pipe music collections; organization of bands, highland games, and other events. He holds the Graduate Certificate of the Institute of Piping, the Senior Teacher's Certificate, and is an Examiner for the Piping and Drumming Qualifications Board. In 2008, Iain published a collection of bagpipe music called "Along the Road."
In 2017, he was named by pipes|drums to be among Canada's Top Fifteen Living Pipers and Drummers.
Iain is a graduate of the University of Regina (Bachelor of Arts, '77; Bachelor of Education, '81), owns Avonlea Communications and also a bagpipe marketing firm, Reelpipes.com.
August 2021 saw the publication of Iain's novel I Piped, That She Might Dance about the life of Angus MacKay of Raasay, first piper to Queen Victoria.
Who should play with Iain?
Age of Student: Ages 8 and up
Skill levels: All skill levels
Genres: Any genres related to piping
Expectations: Recitals, Competitions and Highland Games is encouraged. Practice 20 to 30 minutes minimum, most days of the week
Supplies Required: Requires beginner students to supply their own practice chanter and a tutor book. Beginning uilleann pipers need a practice set to start. (Iain would prefer they contact him first regarding what to purchase).
Average Lesson Length: 30, 45, 60 minutes
30-Minute Lesson Rate: $29 * Private Lessons range from $28.50-35.50 and are based on previous education and experience.
Education: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education
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