Etive Pipers | Bagpipe Lessons in Oban with Aaron McInnes

Chanter & Bagpipe Classes for young people in Oban

Learn to read music, develop your own style, and progress from first notes to confident piper — all at your own pace. Whether your child is a complete beginner or already playing tunes, there’s a group for them.

Thursday evenings
Ages 7–16
£5–7 per session

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Welcome!

Hi, I’m Aaron.

I started Etive Pipers to be a fun, relaxed place for young people to learn the pipes and chanter together. Whether your child is just starting out or already playing tunes, they’ll be learning alongside others at a similar stage, picking up new skills, and hopefully making some friends along the way.

I believe music should be enjoyable first. The skills and confidence follow naturally when kids are having fun and feel supported.

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Young chanter players learning to write music

The Journey

Every piper starts somewhere. At Etive Pipers, your child moves at their own pace, building skills, confidence, and friendships along the way.

First Notes

Pick up the chanter, learn to hold it, and play your first sounds and start reading music. It’s exciting, and a wee bit squeaky!

Finding Your Feet

Fingers start to remember where to go. You’re reading music, learning new tunes, and starting to march.

Building Repertoire

Now you’ve got a handful of tunes under your belt, we focus on refining our performing skills, expression, and playing with others.

Onto the Pipes

The big moment. All that chanter work pays off as you learn to blow, and make the bagpipes sing.

Confident Piper

Learning complex tunes. Develop your performing, creating, and maybe even help the younger ones. You’re now a well rounded piper with all the skills required to play anywhere!

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Not sure which stage your child’s at? No worries, just get in touch and I’ll help figure it out.

Quartet of new pipers performing for Tartan Dash

Quartet of older pipers performing at wedding

Private Lessons one-to-one with Aaron

Personalised coaching tailored to your goals. Whether you’re an adult picking up the pipes for the first time, returning after years away, or preparing for competitions — lessons fit around your schedule, online or in-person.

All ages & levels
Flexible scheduling
Online or in-person

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What Parents Say

★★★★★

“My son is so lucky to be part of this amazing wee group of musicians. The teaching, support and mentoring is top class!”

Oonagh

★★★★★

“I’ve been really impressed with these classes for my son. He’s enjoying them, developing well, and has felt supported to do his first recital performances, and enter a competition. Thanks!”

Beth Davies

★★★★★

“This is a fantastic group that is really inclusive whether you’re just starting out on the chanter or have been playing the pipes a while. Always extremely helpful.”

Shona Bullock

★★★★★

“The lessons are a great mix of teaching children individually and as a groups. It is very well organised with goals and targets for them to achieve. Their successes are recognised and celebrated. Great communication and feedback… plenty of online resources.”

Helen

★★★★★

“Fabulous group for the enthusiastic young piper. Excellent tuition in a supportive fun environment.”

Morven

Frequently Asked Questions

Do we need our own chanter?

You can rent or buy a chanter from me, or I can advise on purchasing your own.
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Can parents attend the session?

Parents are welcome to wait in the hall or outside. I find classes work best without too many distractions inside, but you’re welcome to pop in at pickup time.