The pipes.
Begin with fingering and tunes on a practice chanter. Bagpipes come later, together with blowing, tuning, and care of the instrument.
Talk to Allison about piping ↗A FIRST NOTE. A NEW TRADITION.
Everyone starts
with a breath.
Learn pipes or drums with the band, or explore the Maui Pipe & Drum School.
01 / LEARN WITH THE BANDBEGINNERS WELCOME
A little curiosity.
A lot of possibility.
The band offers free piping and drumming instruction for people who join.
Start with a practice chanter for piping, or sticks and a practice pad for snare. The band can help you choose equipment before you buy. Performance drums are supplied by the band.
Lessons develop technique, rhythm, reading music, and playing together. Progress into the performance band includes an audition with the piping or drumming leader.
Ask about getting started02 / FIND YOUR INSTRUMENT
The drums.
Explore snare technique, or the bass and tenor section. Learn the rhythms—and, for tenor drummers, the flourishing—that give a pipe band its heartbeat.
Ask about drumming ↗
MAUI PIPE & DRUM SCHOOL
Good music.
Great company.
A gathering in Upcountry Maui for classes, individual instruction, and time together beyond the classroom. The school welcomes a range of abilities.
Past sessions have combined technique, tuning, ensemble playing, and performance with shared island experiences.
NEXT SCHOOL
Ask about the next schoolNew dates will appear here when announced. Contact Allison for the latest school details.
03 / A FEW FIRST QUESTIONS
Do I need to buy bagpipes straight away?
No. Beginning pipers start on a practice chanter. Ask the band for equipment guidance before purchasing.
Can I learn drumming instead?
Yes. The band teaches snare, tenor, and bass drumming. The practice equipment depends on your instrument.
When and where do you practise?
The band’s published information lists Monday evening rehearsals in Kahului. Contact the band to confirm the current time and location before attending.
Are lessons the same as the pipe school?
Band instruction and the Maui Pipe & Drum School are separate experiences. Ask about current school dates, tuition, and registration.
Before your first lesson,
try a little tune.
Play the website’s chanter—or let it play Scotland the Brave for you.