Master the Art of Bagpipe Composition with Lincoln Hilton

Learn how to turn your musical ideas into a finished bagpipe tune.

Join world-renowned piper, composer, and educator Lincoln Hilton for a live online webinar designed to help pipers understand the practical foundations of writing strong, musical, and playable bagpipe compositions.Whether you have a tune idea in your head, a few bars written down, or no idea where to begin, this session will give you a clear framework for getting started and developing your ideas with confidence.

Sunday, June 28th

11 PM AEST (Sydney, Australia)
9 AM EDT (New York)
6 AM PDT (Los Angeles)
2 PM BST  (Glasgow)

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Start improving with clear, focused guidance. Whether you're just getting started or refining competition-level tunes, these private lessons are designed to meet you exactly where you are and take you further.

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Learn from World Champion Director Lincoln Hilton

Stop guessing what to practice.

Start improving with clear, focused guidance. Whether you're just getting started or refining competition-level tunes, these private lessons are designed to meet you exactly where you are and take you further.

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Learn Composition From a World-Renowned Piper and Composer

Lincoln Hilton is known internationally for his modern approach to bagpiping, composition, performance, and education. In this live webinar, Lincoln will break down the process of composing bagpipe music in a way that is practical, clear, and easy to follow. You do not need to be an expert composer. You simply need an interest in writing your own music and the willingness to start. This is for pipers who want to stop guessing and start understanding how strong tunes are actually built.


Here some of Lincoln's compositions

Tailored for Beginners & Professional Composers

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What You’ll Learn

By the end of the webinar, you’ll have a clearer understanding of how to begin, shape, and develop your own bagpipe compositions.

You’ll learn:

How to structure a strong bagpipe tune
Where to begin when you feel stuck
How to develop small musical ideas into a complete piece
Simple composition principles that actually work
How to create better flow, phrasing, and musical shape
How to make your tune feel more complete, playable, and effective

Practise With Direction
Leave with a clear plan, personalised drills, and ongoing guidance to accelerate your progress.

Who This Webinar Is For

This webinar is ideal for pipers who:

Have always wanted to write their own tune but do not know where to start
Have musical ideas but struggle to turn them into a finished pieceWant to understand how great bagpipe tunes are structured
Feel stuck, unsure, or overwhelmed when trying to compose
Want practical guidance from an experienced composer
Are interested in improving their musical creativity and confidence
You do not need advanced theory knowledge. You do not need to arrive with a finished tune. This session is designed to help you begin.

Early Bird

$39 USD

*No commitment
One time payment

Available until two weeks before the webinar.

Includes:
Live webinar access
Replay access
Free composition guide

Standard $49 USD

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VIP Upgrade

$99 USD

Per fortnight

For pipers who want personalised feedback on their own writing, the VIP Upgrade includes an in-depth written review of your original composition, up to one page, from Lincoln.

You’ll receive specific feedback on areas such as structure, phrasing, musical flow, development, playability, and overall effectiveness.

VIP also includes access to The Composition Circle, a private Slack group where pipers can share ideas, ask questions, encourage each other, and continue developing their composition skills together.

Please note: The Composition Circle is designed as a peer-sharing space rather than a personally managed coaching group with Lincoln.

Early Bird: Bagpipe Composition Webinar with Lincoln Hilton

Early Bird: Bagpipe Composition Webinar with Lincoln Hilton

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Webinar

Learn how to turn your musical ideas into a finished bagpipe tune in this live Zoom webinar with Lincoln Hilton.

This early bird registration includes access to the live webinar, replay access, and a free composition guide to help you continue writing after the session.

Date: June 28th

11 PM AEST (Sydney, Australia)
9 AM EDT (New York)
6 AM PDT (Los Angeles)
2 PM BST  (Glasgow)

Early Bird Price: $39 USD
Standard Price: $49 USD from two weeks before the webinar
Late Registration: $59 USD in the final 24–48 hours

VIP upgrade available for pipers who want personalised written feedback on one original composition.

You Don’t Need to Be an Expert

Many pipers want to compose but stop before they begin because they think they need advanced theory, years of writing experience, or a fully formed idea.
You don’t.

This webinar is designed to help you understand the starting point, the structure, and the process. Once you know what to look for, composition becomes much less intimidating.

You simply need to start with an idea and learn how to shape it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to have composed before?

No. This webinar is suitable for pipers who are completely new to composition, as well as those who have started writing but want more structure and direction.

Do I need to submit a tune?

No. Standard registration does not require you to submit anything.If you choose the VIP Upgrade, you can submit one original composition, up to one page, for written feedback from Lincoln.

Will there be a replay?

Yes. Registration includes replay access after the live webinar.

Is this only for advanced pipers?

No. You should have an interest in bagpipe music and composition, but you do not need to be an advanced composer.

What is included in the free guide?

The free guide is designed to help you continue working on your composition ideas after the webinar.

Is The Composition Circle coached by Lincoln?

No. The Composition Circle is primarily a peer-sharing space for pipers to exchange ideas, ask questions, and encourage each other. It is not a personally managed coaching group with Lincoln.