I find that when I practice alot, I seem to get to improvement, BUT suddenly one day, the skill fairy visits and the next day I have a huge jump in skill.

Practice hard, be patient, and get ready to have fun.

If you can, DO NOT MISS opportunities to go to a school like the Ohio Scottish Arts School (http://www.ohioscottishartsschool.org), even as a rank beginner.

By the end of the week, you'll be amazed and what you can do.

I was the beginner's beginner when I went, and now I is a piper!