I finally have my set, A Seth Gallagher D chanter purchased through this site from a gentlemen in Quebec. A bag and bellows purchased from another site contributor from Long Island and the whole thing put together with a new reed by Seth himself. Convenient to have the make within an hours drive. I couldnt be happier. I have the Clarke tutotr also compiled from Quebec and Long Island and have put it to great use
I can play the scale and also Mo Ghile Mor and Dawning of the day although they could use some fine tuning. I have trouble sometimes with the chanter going to the second octave when I dont want it to. I guess its all bag and bellows control.
I am looking for feedback on instructors in the New York area. I am leaning towards Bill Ochs as I had taken a whistle class with him last September and he semed to be a genuine sort of guy
I have been learning a lot just reading from this forum
Thanks
Bill Ochs is a first rate fellow and a fine instructor. Also in the NYC area is Jerry O’Sullivan.
You have tremdous talent all around you . Bill Ochs would be a great guild in playing . You’d never regret it.
Good luck and welcome aboard!
Thanks for the feedback. I will contact Bill next week after a much deserved vacation
Does anyone have an email address for Bill or a phone number??
Thanks
Kevin
Ochs rocks.
Mike,
Bill Ochs is great. If he cannot fit you in, Martin McCormack gives private lessons in Sunnyside, Queens, when he is not touring with Riverdance.
Our club had him for a group class on Saturday and it was great.
He can be contacted at mccormackmusic@yahoo.com
Damn - I hate that I left NY and moved down to North Carolina - what was I thinking !?!
here’s another endorsement here of Mr. Ochs. Though I have never met him, I’ve heard only great things about not only his teaching, but his deep respect and thorough understanding of the tradition.