My 16 year old started about a year ago. I looked on the internet and found a band near us, City of Winchester Pipes and Drums and contacted them. They very gladly took him on and he has had a wonderful time. He already knew how to read music as he also plays the violin/bluegrass fiddle. We have now found him a private teacher to go along with the group practices offered by the Winchester band. I am constantly hearing what beautiful hands he has and how quickly he is learning. Apparently, the younger they start the better.
He has had an offer from the county Rugby team to play at their matches. To say the least, he is in "hog heaven"!!
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