Frequently Asked Questions

- What do you wear to an event? A kilt along with all of the other highland gear, unless specifically asked not to.
- Suggestions for weddings?
- Piping outside or inside before the wedding, piping while the guests are seated
- Piping in the bride
- Walking in front or behind the bride and groom as they exit together as husband and wife
- Piping as the bride and groom drive away together
- Piping during the reception, or even playing something romantic for the bride and groom’s first dance
- Suggestions for funerals?
- Piping near the graveside as guests arrive or as the casket is being escorted
- Playing before or after the eulogy
- Playing a hymn or any other tune for the family and friends to sing along to
- Playing and slowly walking off into the distance, making the melodies fade off at the end of a service
- Is it difficult to learn how to play the bagpipes? It is very difficult and takes quite a bit of patience and focus to learn.
- How much does a bagpipe cost? It usually depends on what it is made of and who made it. They can be anywhere from $800 to $10,000.
- What do you charge? I have a set rate for the DFW area since it is local. I charge my set rate, plus gas and distance to perform anywhere else.
- What tartan do you wear? I wear either the Duncan Ancient Tartan, Lyon College Tartan, MacMillan Dress Ancient Tartan or County Sligo Tartan.