Pipe Band Tuition
At Aberdeen Music Lessons we are delighted to offer a centre of excellence for pipe band studies, including individual tuition and group lessons.
We are fortunate to have a dedicated team of highly experienced and successful tutors who are passionate about their art. We also offer master classes with some of the world’s top players, educators and composers.
In addition to individual tuition we will be running classes which will allow students to achieve PDBQ certificates and onto higher awards such as instructor certificates.
Our principal piping and Drumming tutors are Neil Selbie, James Campbell, Gus McAskill and Graham G Brown
Grahame G Brown
Graham brings with him a wealth of experience gained over the last 50 years. Graham is available to teach all musical idioms of the Great Highland Bagpipe with a particular emphasis on Piobaireachd for those preparing for the Scottish Qualification Authority Examinations, a skill much needed in the Aberdeen area.
Whilst Graham has influenced many in his teaching, it is fair to highlight his young son Calum; who is without doubt his greatest achievement and probably the greatest piping talent to come from Aberdeen for many years
The Tutors influencing Graham during these 50 years demonstrate the depth of his diversity and experience; P/M John Stewart, P/M David C Duncan, P/M R B Nicol of Balmoral, and currently Dr. Jack Taylor President of the Piobaireachd Society. Other major influences on Grahams Piping achievements include Bessie Brown (Banchory), Sandy Robertson (Culter), Donald MacPhereson (Glasgow) and P/M J K Mac Donald (Bucksburn Pipe Band).
Grahams Pipe Band experience covers all Grades including 10 years with Bucksburn and District Pipe Band in Grade1. Graham was also P/Sgt. of the Aberdeen Boys Brigade Battalion Pipe Band gaining 1 st Place in Grade 4 at the World Pipe Band Championships.
Graham is also available to play at Weddings, Funerals and Functions.
Neil Selbie
Neil has a long history in the pipe band world; he is a PDBQ assessor and RSPBA Instructor. Neil has been pipe major of several local pipe bands and has had considerable success with Culter & District pipe band, winning several Major championships and winning the RSPBA grade 3A champions of champions with a home grown band of local talent. Neil was also Pipe Major of Bucksburn and District for 5 years, winning various local and championship competitions. He has also won several solo piping trophies. In addition Neil is also a manufacturer of reeds. Neil’s reeds are currently being played by some of the very best bands and players in the world.
With over thirty years of tutoring experience both on a one to one and band basis, students will benefit greatly from the wealth of knowledge and experience Neil has to offer.
James Campbell
Gus McAskill
Our principal Pipe Band drum tutor can offer tuition in Pipe Band Drumming - Bass, Tenor and Snare. We will also offer Music Reading Development, Sound Classes, and much more. Along with one to one tuition, We also offer group classes, and Pipe Band Drum Core Workshops. .
Individual tuition and small classes will be run from the studio on Union Street, Aberdeen but occasionally we may utilise bigger premises elsewhere in the local area when the need arises.
