Lessons: Expert Online & Yorkshire based Lessons and Tuition for Uilleann pipes, Northumbrian smallpipes, Fiddle, and Whistle. Bookings: Professional multi-instrumentalist for Weddings, Ceilis, Concerts, and Festivals
Becky Taylor | Uilleann Piper
Lessons: Expert Online & Yorkshire based Lessons and Tuition for Uilleann pipes, Northumbrian smallpipes, Fiddle, and Whistle. Bookings: Professional multi-instrumentalist for Weddings, Ceilis, Concerts, and Festivals
I’m delighted that both my debut album and Ireland Bridge album are now available as digital downloads as well as physical copy CD’s on Bandcamp.
It makes a huge difference to independent artists like myself when we can reach people directly so please support Bandcamp whenever you buy music, it’s an exciting resource and network for finding new music too!
Had a wonderful time playing for the opening ceremony of Soul Revolution 2025 (https://soulrevolutionfestival.com). Amazing festival where they truly embrace their founding principles of Integrity, Compassion, Service, Bravery, Humility, Responsibility, and Discipline. Highly recommended.
(*Additional premium of £1.50 for PayPal payments) (**Casual/one-off rate applies to lesson frequencies greater than 6 weeks)
Discounts for multi-instrument or extended lessons available. Payment by invoice from a UK bank account prior to the lesson, cash on the day or via Paypal * All lessons are strictly by appointment only, please contact becky@beckytaylor.info to discuss your requirements. DBS cleared and insured – certificate available on request.
Cancellation Fees:
Cancellations with less than 48 hours notice – full fee payable**.
**Exceptions for sudden illness and covid isolation requirements, please contact me for details. We regret we are unable to offer cash refunds.
Specialist bagpipe bags made to order (prices from £90)
Postal Repair to La Mignonne opera glasses (prices vary depending on length of job)
” …you did a beautiful job.“
POSTAL REPAIR SERVICE AVAILABLE
“Thankyou so much Becky for repairing my favourite gig boots! An incredible stitching job and all done in one day, with boots returned by post! Am absolutely delighted and highly recommend to all!” E. Hayes, 6th March 2023
Concertina case repairs and restorations – please contact me for a quote.
Bespoke handmade boots and shoes – (prices from £350.00)
Stylish, lightweight, practical, and perfectly fitted to your feet. Bespoke full grain leather zipped ankle boot.
Natural Veg-tanned leather shoes, dyed red. Completely hand stitched, with a lightweight cushioned EVA sole.
Bespoke, made to measure old school style sandals for a tricky foot with bunions and a hammer toe.
Hand stitched dog collars and other leather goods (prices from £15)
Glasses wraps (prices from (£15) – very useful alternative to bulky conventional glasses cases. Perfect for readers or sunglasses or just everyday wear glasses. Good range of colour options available – please contact me for further details
Becky Taylor and Sam Lawrence are an unusual acoustic duo known for their rich, multi-instrumental performances. Becky is a highly accomplished player of the uilleann and Northumbrian pipes, while Sam brings virtuosity across a wide range of stringed instruments and songs. Between them, they draw on a vast array of instruments including Uilleann pipes, Northumbrian Smallpipes, whistles, accordion, guitar, hurdy-gurdy, mandolin, bouzouki and finally sometimes even a stomp shoe— creating a lively and engaging set full of variety and character.
What to Expect
Expect toe-tapping tunes, a wealth of songs alongside plenty of good natured chat with instruments that you don’t hear everyday.
What people have said about us
“Two of the finest musicians on the planet – seriously they don’t come any better… both are class performers individually, and together they make more than the sum of their parts -strings and pipes of all kinds…don’t miss it” – Mike Harding”
” Such an amazing night watching Becky and Sam play so beautifully…thirteen instruments between them and all played with stunning precision… such an uplifting atmosphere of fun and smiles”
“A most amazing set of music and song – anyone not here tonight has missed one of the best sessions available. They are superb.”
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Screenshot of Cramlington Folk Clubs Facebook page
We made a short video to show the sort of noise we make.
“The Folkies Folk!“
Between us we have lots of tunes and songs on two sets of Uilleann pipes, duelling whistles, bouzouki, guitar, concertina, hurdy-gurdy, accordion, mandolin and probably something else that I have forgotten…
Becky Taylor and Sam Lawrence
Here’s a video of us playing a couple of sets of Uilleann pipes in the key of ‘B’ – ‘the Diamond Jig’ a lovely tune.
Becky and Sam playing ‘the Diamond Jig’
We have been known to get the Hurdy Gurdy and accordion out on occasion! Here’s a wee snippet from a recent practise session…
A bit of ‘pure folk silliness’! Becky and Sam play Hogs Eye Man on Accordion and Hurdy-gurdy…
A tricky little new tune with ups and downs that reminded me of the road up to Sam’s (Sam Lawrence), musician and pipemaker extraordinaire) which is pretty scary in places! I play it on whistle, sometimes an Eb one.
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