Bagpipes

Introduction to the Highland Bagpipes (Winter 2026) (In Person)

Past Event

Details

$216 general / $174 members (inclusive of $6 service fee)

Date(s)

Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Mar 30, 2026

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Contact

Box office: 888-616-0274
10am-6pm, Monday-Friday

info@irishartscenter.org

Location

Irish Arts Center
726 11th Avenue
Hell's Kitchen, NYC

Overview

Cristopher Rodriguez, Mondays, 5:30pm–6:30pm

8 weekly sessions beginning February 2

This introduction to piping class is for total beginners. Students learn using a “practice chanter," a smaller form of the “chanter," used to play the melody on bagpipes. Students will learn to blow a consistent sound, play and identify pitches, understand basic rhythm concepts and learn to play a tune.

This class will be held in person in the Studio Classroom.

Instrument required. To purchase a practice chanter, click here.

Please note that there will be no class on Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents’ Day. A make-up class will be offered on Monday, March 30.

CHANTER RENTAL INFO:

Highland Bagpipe (Practice Chanter):

You will need a practice chanter to participate in the introduction to Highland Bagpipe Class:

One example can be purchased at the following website.

Cristopher Rodriguez

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