Instruction
The Irish Pipers Band's member instructors offer a full, comprehensive program for all interested in learning to play the bagpipes or drums.
Private lessons are available for children and adults of all ages!
All private lessons are subject to instructors' availability and fees.
For current band members, lessons are usually free.
We also offer free bagpipe classes for children and teens at the United Irish Cultural Center in San Francisco.
Classes typically meet once a week and students are only required to pay for their own learning materials.
For more information about private lessons or classes, please contact us at sfirishpipers@gmail.com.
Meet some of our Piping Teachers
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 Michael LeBoeuf, San Francisco
Former Teachers: Tom Bottomly, Seumas Coyne, William Driscoll, Chase MacLennan, J. William Merriman, Ozzie Reid
Bands: Irish Heritage (1992-2003), Prince Charles (2000-2003), Irish Pipers (2003-present)
Peripheral Interests: Uilleann piper of 10 years; former teachers and influences: Ted Anderson, Sean Folsom, and Finbar Furey
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 Suzan Karayel, Oakland/Berkeley
Former Teachers: Jan Richey, Michael LeBoeuf, J. William Merriman, Seumas Coyne, Chase MacLennan
Bands: Piedmont Youth (1999-2004), Prince Charles (2000-2006), Irish Pipers (2007-present)
Peripheral Interests: Rugby
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 Ian Sharp, San Francisco
Former Teachers: Tommy Arthur, Donnie Duncan, Liz Steuber
Bands: Cameron Pipe Band, City of Sacramento (founding member), Prince Charles Juvenile (1989-1992), LA Scots (1995), Irish Pipers (2005-present)
Peripheral Interests: Grade 1 solo competitor
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Meet some of our Drumming Teachers
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 Art Capperauld, Monterey (Snare)
Former Teachers: Graham Brown
Bands: Monterey Bay, Blandford Memorial, Irish Pipers (2010-present)
Peripheral Interests: Brewing beer
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