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Ceòlmhor's tuition is built around a four-tier curriculum — structured, cumulative, and rooted in the Gàidhlig tradition. Each tier has defined entry and exit standards, so progress is always measurable and the path forward is always clear. Lessons are available in Edinburgh and online worldwide.
Instrument: Practice Chanter
Embouchure, hand position, the eight-note scale, basic tunes, reading music. Systematic introduction to the mechanics of playing with correct posture and tone from the first lesson.
Can play the scale cleanly. Can play five tunes with sheet music.
Tier IIInstrument: Practice Chanter
Gracenotes, doublings, repertoire building, introduction to competition pieces. The student develops fluency and begins to build the musical vocabulary required for performance.
Executes all gracenotes consistently. Repertoire of 15 or more tunes.
Tier IIIInstrument: Bagpipes
Full instrument transition, blowing technique, tuning basics, band repertoire, performance confidence. The physical and technical demands of the full bagpipe are addressed methodically.
Sustains steady pressure. Performs publicly without assistance.
Tier IVInstrument: Bagpipes
MSR, Pìobaireachd introduction, competition-ready pieces, Masterclass format. The student engages with the highest levels of the tradition and is prepared for independent competitive performance.
Competes independently.
Complimentary first lesson.
A full structured lesson — not a consultation.
No obligation beyond the session itself.
Standard hourly rate. Lessons of 30 or 90 minutes can be arranged on request.
10 for 9
Book ten lessons and pay for nine. Applicable at the standard hourly rate — no separate arrangement required. Simply commit to a block of ten and the discount is applied from the outset.
Lessons are available in-person in Edinburgh at a mutually agreed location, and via video call for students anywhere in the world. All four tiers are available through both formats. Equipment guidance is provided for students outside the UK.
What is includedSent before your first lesson. Covers the curriculum structure, how the tier system works, and what to expect from sessions.
A short written summary after each session: what was covered, what to practise before next time, and any technique notes.
Notation provided for everything covered in lessons. Where relevant, a reference recording of the tune and written notes from the session.
"I had no experience whatsoever when I started. The structure of the lessons made everything feel achievable from the very first session. I would not have progressed half as quickly without that framework."
— Molly Reay, Tuition Student · February 2026