Dundas Pipes and Drums

Instruction

The Dundas Pipes and Drums has been providing instruction for the bagpipes and side drum for many years. Our current students range in age from 8 to over 60. It is never too late or too early to start to learn to play the pipes or drums.

Lessons are held at the Dundas Town Hall. Lessons are free of charge. Please contact us by email for any further information you may require.

The Drums

New players begin their training using a practice pad and regular snare drum sticks. Students are required to buy their own. Training on the pad typically lasts around a year while basic music skills, reading music, and drumming technique are learned.

Beginner lessons are given by members of the band and are held from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, most every Wednesday of the year with exceptions for band events and holidays. Please check the updated schedule by clicking the Schedule button on this page.

Additional private lessons with instruction from band members, can also be arranged. Fees for these lessons may apply and are solely a matter between the student and the instructor.

Once a student has achieved the required skills, they will be invited to join the band on Wednesday evenings.

Snare drums are provided on loan by the band for players who have completed their beginner training and have been invited to join the band.

Tenor Drumming instruction is also available