About Us
In 2001, John Cairns combined his musical expertise, proven pedagogy, and vast knowledge of the international bagpipe market to form a business venture called Bagpipe Solutions by John Cairns. For information on John’s background and expertise, please click here.
Specifically, Bagpipe Solutions by John Cairns was launched to provide professional bagpipe educational products and services that are accessible on a global basis and will satisfy both the existing and future international needs. Bagpipe Solutions by John Cairns offers the following educational products and services:
- A unique structured bagpipe curriculum that has been produced in a series of eighteen tutor books (twelve for light music and six for Piobaireachd).
- Bagpipe instruction (private, band and workshops).
- On-line bagpipe resources, where clients can download educational materials directly from their home computer.
- A Teacher’s Guide to help teachers understand how to effectively use our bagpipe curriculum.
Additionally, Bagpipe Solutions by John Cairns offers the following supplementary products and services:
- Bagpipe and Pipe Band Adjudication.
- Bagpipe Music Writing Services.
- Assistance with Instrument and Equipment Purchasing/Maintenance.
This unique line of educational products and services caters to every facet of this art form, and places Bagpipe Solutions by John Cairns as a world leader and innovator in this field.