Quote Originally Posted by Streetcar View Post
I'm seriously considering taking lessons, but there are several instructors in my area to choose from.

What should I look for in a good instructor? What should I expect to pay for lessons?

Also, how the HELL do I practice without waking the kids?

Seriously, how loud does the chanter get, and where do you folks practice?
For instructors choose the one that is the most available and one who has more time on there hands.

When looking for a good instructor ask who many years they've been playing and what grade they are. The price all depends on how much they want.

If you have a practice chanter (refered to as a PC sometimes) then it really doesn't get that loud. if anything it has a soothing tone.
Practice where ever and when ever you can. You can practice in a park, in your room on your porch, ANY WHERE!!