About Bruce

Bruce Gandy is an internationally respected bagpiper, teacher, composer, and adjudicator whose career uniquely bridges championship success with a lifelong dedication to developing thoughtful, confident musicians.

A former World Pipe Band Champion with the 78th Fraser Highlanders, Bruce has also achieved one of the most distinguished solo records in modern piping. His major prizes include the Silver Star for Former Winners MSR at Inverness, the Senior Piobaireachd at Oban, the Bratach Gorm in London (twice), and the Masters MSR in Glasgow. He belongs to a very small group of pipers to have won major prizes across five different decades, with a competitive record in North America that remains nearly unmatched. See more of the competitive record here- 

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Yet Bruce’s influence extends far beyond the competition platform.

Long before online teaching became common, Bruce was one of the first pipers to successfully guide students worldwide through Skype-based instruction — laying the groundwork for today’s global piping classrooms. That pioneering spirit continues through his internationally attended Clubhouse Sessions, now decades in the making, where pipers from around the world tune in to learn, listen, and refine their musical thinking at the highest level.

His Essential Piobaireachd Foundations courses have become trusted cornerstones for pipers seeking clarity, structure, and depth in their understanding of ceòl mòr. Alongside his growing membership teaching platform and his book Performance – Delivering Your Own Awesome, Bruce’s work consistently focuses on helping pipers bridge the gap between technical mastery and confident, expressive performance.

Called upon worldwide to teach, perform, and adjudicate, Bruce brings decades of experience as a competitor, mentor, composer, and musical thinker to every lesson and project. His passion lies not only in preserving the great traditions of piping, but in ensuring they continue to grow — accessible, relevant, and deeply musical for the next generation.

Bruce continues to inspire pipers at every level to learn deeply, play boldly, and achieve their own musical breakthroughs.