Good afternoon Chiff & Fipple community,
New member here and have been playing the Highland Pipes for many years now and am very interested in learning to play the Uilleann pipes. Quick background: I am from the states and have been playing the Highland Pipes since I was 10 (in my late 30’s now). I played with a local Kiltie band professionally for at least 10 of those years and am now interested in learning the Uilleann Pipes (well I should say that this has been a deep seeded interest just never got the motivation to branch out till now). I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction as to where I may acquire a decent enough practice set that is budget friendly (this may be a tall order but always worth asking). I was also curious if anyone had any insight as to how the transition from Highland Pipes to Uilleann was for them as I know some of the technique is transferrable but is very much still like learning a whole new instrument. I did start by learning the tin whistle and have done pretty well with that and am now looking to further my journey and finally attempt to learn the Uilleann. I greatly appreciate any and all help/advice!