{"id":31,"date":"2013-01-20T19:42:44","date_gmt":"2013-01-20T19:42:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mattpiper.com\/site\/?page_id=31"},"modified":"2026-03-14T17:08:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T22:08:57","slug":"hire","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mattpiper.com\/site\/hire\/","title":{"rendered":"Hire a Professional Bagpiper for Your Wedding, Memorial, or Special Event"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Weddings<\/strong>
\nWhether honoring Scottish heritage or simply adding a unique touch, the Great Highland Bagpipe brings elegance and grandeur to any wedding ceremony. The powerful sound fills both indoor and outdoor venues beautifully, creating memorable moments like the bride\u2019s procession, the couple\u2019s recession, or other key points in the ceremony. Matt is happy to discuss options to make your special day even more unforgettable. Text 972-657-0318<\/strong> or email Matt<\/a> for ideas on incorporating bagpipes into your wedding.
\nFor music inspiration, check out Matt\u2019s recommended wedding tunes: Wedding Playlist<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Memorial Services<\/strong>
\nIn difficult times, the dignified sound of bagpipes can bring comfort and honor to a loved one\u2019s memorial. Matt approaches each service with the utmost respect and professionalism, ensuring every detail, from tuning to attire, is perfect. He can play at the church, funeral home, graveside, or multiple locations as desired. Text 972-657-0318<\/strong> or email Matt<\/a> to discuss how to incorporate bagpipes into a memorial.
\nFor tune suggestions, view Matt\u2019s memorial music recommendations: Memorial Playlist<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Private or Public Events<\/strong>
\nFrom retirement ceremonies to birthday parties, bagpipes add a memorable touch to any occasion, whether it\u2019s a lively celebration or a solemn gathering. Text 972-657-0318<\/strong> or email Matt<\/a> for ideas on incorporating bagpipes into your event.
\nExplore Matt\u2019s event tune suggestions: Event Playlist<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Recording Sessions<\/strong>
\nWith years of recording experience, including work with Rathmore, The Killdares, and other artists, Matt brings authentic Celtic sound to studio projects. Whether you\u2019re looking for Highland bagpipes, Irish penny whistle, or uilleann pipes, Matt\u2019s expertise can elevate your recording. Text 972-657-0318<\/strong> or email Matt<\/a> to discuss your project and add a Celtic touch to your sound.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Weddings Whether honoring Scottish heritage or simply adding a unique touch, the Great Highland Bagpipe brings elegance and grandeur to any wedding ceremony. The powerful sound fills both indoor and outdoor venues beautifully, creating memorable moments like the bride\u2019s procession, the couple\u2019s recession, or other key points in the ceremony. Matt is happy to discuss […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-31","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mattpiper.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/31","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mattpiper.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mattpiper.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mattpiper.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mattpiper.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/mattpiper.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/31\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5210,"href":"https:\/\/mattpiper.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/31\/revisions\/5210"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mattpiper.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}