I am a retired family physician in Keweenaw County Michigan (the top of the Upper Peninsula). Have played pipes since 1992, am Pipe Major for Superior Pipes and Drums. Mostly self taught since we have no local instruction, I did treasure annual "Spring Tuneup" 2 day classes through Henderson's Bagpipe Supply in Traverse City years ago, with the likes of Jack Lee, Bob Worrall, Ed Nigh. I spent a week in 2000 and 2001 at the Gaelic College in St. Ann's Nova Scotia, the first year with Ann Gray, second year with 2 young instructors from Halifax. I play dance tunes for my highland dancer daughters, but mostly lead parades on the UP with occasional concerts. I did compete Grade 4 with Grand Traverse Pipes and Drums two years at Alma, they're our sister band and we share their Ancient Sutherland tartan