Inside Musical Instrument Making

A career in bagpipe making

Bagpipes Galore play instruments for customers when they come in.

Bob Hay and Neil MacPhail, two workers at Bagpipes Galore in Edinburgh, describe what it's like to work in a bagpipe store and the challenges faced by people wanting to become a bagpipe maker.

John Armitage has toured with hundreds of music bands.

Guitar technician

"Deptford John" Armitage has worked as a guitar technician for a variety of big-name music acts. He spoke to Creative Choices about his career in music, and why he enjoys working backstage.

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