I am taking pipelessons now. The guy I am learning from is also with the pipeband. My goal is to play the Scottish small pipes. Other than the size of bag and how much air to fill it up, mouth blown Scottish small pipes play just like Highland bagpipes. If I had the time, I would be with the band and get free lessons, not that lessons are expensize. A couple of cases of home brew beer will get me several lessons.