About Me

My name is Danny Burns and yes, the rumors are true, I play the Highland Bagpipes. If you have found my site but have never met me, please let me explain how I became involved with such an instrument. Many, many, many years ago....... OK, to make a long story short; I was first introduced to the pipes during my early high school years. I was a drummer then and involved in all kinds of music projects, ranging from Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Rubber Band... Oh and my own heavy metal band. It was during this time when I first heard the band "Brother." I was attending a classical music concert at the Hollywood Bowl one evening with friends, when after the show we were stopped by this trio. At the time they were 2 pipers and one drummer, playing on a kit-snare and bass drum with a hi-hat. These guys were amazing! Jumping around, spinning, stomping, playing great tunes... I was blown away, and the stage was set.

A few years later, I had to quit playing drums and percussion because of an old wrist injury that was being aggravated by years of repetitive abuse. This was devastating, but as it turned out, a blessing in disguise. I knew that although I couldn't drum anymore, I wasn't about to quit playing music, no way, it was in my blood. I played around with guitar, bass, triangle, kazoo, etc... before it hit me... "I know!" I'm going to learn how to play the bagpipes! Yes, I know, not the most intelligent thoughtt, but it stuck. I made some phone calls, got some info, got my first practice chanter, tutor book and then as luck would have it, my first instructor. The rest as they say, is history. Over the past years, I've performed and continue to perform for all kinds of functions. Weddings, Funerals and Burns Dinners are my most requested services, but I am available for just about anything... within reason of course.