"Piping isn't necessary - it's essential!"

Steve has performed all over California state and Texas, for events ranging from weddings (averaging over 30 per year) and parties to funerals, in all kinds of venues (from studios, to church halls and outdoors), for numerous religious denominations. No event too small, no location off limits.

He has been a regular competitor in California's Highland/Scottish Games for over a decade, often placed. "Thank you, thank you to Jimmy McColl, John Biggar, Don Cameron and Ken Eller: true gentlmen all."

Steve Farrel Formative Years:
Early 80's: University of Washington, Seattle, studying under Jimmy McNeill, PM of the Seattle Pipe Band.
Late 80's: Los Angeles, Member of Cabar Fiedh Pipe Band, participating in numerous parades and competitions.

CLIENTS / PERFORMANCES:
Paramount Studios: Braveheart film premiere 1995. Disney Studios: recording for Epcot Center at Disney World. CBS Studios: fundraiser w.Dick van Dyke and Valerie Harper. Gary Marshall (director) Kate Hudson (actor) Spago's Restaurant, Beverly Hills CA Wayne Foster Entertainment In addition to corporate clients, Steve has performed for innumerable parties, weddings, school events, Opening Nights, Memorial Day services, etc. - and of course, St. Patrick's Day celebrations!
		TUTOR:
		Steve's Equipment: 1950 Peter Henderson bagpipes. He can help you select and obtain the right instrument for your expertise level. NOVICES: progress from note-making to exercises, fingering, accuracy. PLAYERS: aid in fingering, grace noting, expression, exercises in execution to fix problems.
Photos: various photographers. Photo treatments & composites: Jon Dunmore