Not every project fits into a regular lesson or workshop — sometimes you just need focused help for a specific goal. I offer several consulting services that can be arranged as one-time sessions or short-term projects, tailored to your individual or band needs.

Custom Musical Arrangement

Creating or refining music for your band or solo performances is one of my favorite parts of this work.
I offer full-service musical consultation — including tune selection, transposition, harmonies, medley and set design, and repertoire development for both competitive and performance use.

I’ve been arranging since my early days at St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy, where I helped choose music for the school band. Since then, I’ve written countless harmonies, melodic transitions, and full arrangements for the Chicago Scots and other ensembles.

My library includes a wide range of traditional and modern tunes, as well as original compositions and custom arrangements. Whether you need a medley that stands out in competition or a new tune written specifically for your group, we can make it happen.

Practice & Competition Recordings

High-quality recordings are invaluable for solo pipers, bands, and drummers alike.
I can provide professional-grade recordings of single tunes, MSRs, medleys, or full performance sets, designed to help players study, practice, and perform with consistency.

• Solo pipers: Learn new material with a clean, steady example to play along with — no more scouring YouTube for unreliable references.

• Bands: Ensure every player is practicing from the same source, at the same tempo and style.

• Drummers: For areas without available pipers, I can provide practice or competition recordings (where permitted) to support your performance prep.

Performance Setup & Sound Consultation

A great performance depends on great sound — and that starts long before you step onto the field or stage.

Since my early days with the Chicago Scots, I’ve become the go-to “sound guy” for the band. My expertise includes reed manipulation, chanter balancing, tuning stability, and adapting to weather conditions — all crucial to producing a clean, resonant tone that holds together under pressure.

Whether it’s a contest day setup, a sound check before a major performance, or troubleshooting tuning issues, I’ll help you find that balance between technique and tone so your instrument performs at its best.

Each of these consulting services can be arranged individually or combined into a custom package for your band or project. If you’d like to discuss what would be most helpful, feel free to reach out — I’ll tailor the work to your goals and timeline.