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I am now set up to offer lessons both in person or using Skype.
What you'll get:
- One hour one-on-one lesson taught via webcam. The screen can be maximized to fill your monitor without any deterioration of quality or connection.
- Eternal peace, harmony and satisfaction in every facet of your being... not to mention the triplets, crans and tunes :)
What you'll need:
- A set of pipes.
- Access to a webcam and microphone. These come with most new machines and if not you can get a pretty good webcam for around $20 which will very likely include a microphone.
- A broadband internet connection.
- Skype software installed. The free downlaod is available here. Once there, click the green banner where it says "Download Now".
Rates:
- One hour private lesson for $50.
If you would like to save the video for future reference I recommend the HotRecorder for VoIP software.
testimonials:
Mike de Smidt, Santa Cruz, CA, USA: I had one of Pat's skype lessons after a long drought of not being able to play the pipes. We spent the whole hour working on one tune, with all the technique one could throw into it. Not only is it a great opportunity to work on old technique, but to learn all sorts of new stuff that you can do with both the music as well as what the chanter is capable of doing musically. All in all an incredibly profitable experience. Thanks Patrick!
Dan McHugh, Delaware, DE, USA: The instruction is just as useful as if Mr. D'Arcy was right in my own living room. I will definitely do this again.
Joe Lynn, Downingtown, PA, USA: Thanks for the lesson on Skype. From 3000 miles away, it was almost like being in the same room. I really enjoyed it.
Mark Olson, Nebraska, IN, USA: Thanks Pat, great lesson!
Patrick Maun, St. Paul, MN, USA: Nothing can replace the knowledge you get with one-on-one tuition. Unfortunately, not everyone has easy access to a great teacher like Patrick D'Arcy. Thankfully, technology is allowing those struggling on their own to finally experience this invaluable and traditional method of learning the uilleann pipes. Patrick is a great teacher and my piping has improved exponentially since starting lessons with him.
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