Thank you all for your comments. They were all very helpful. I will seek out a teacher. I'll start by talking to my new piper friend. I will pick up one of the recommended books and a long chanter it is. I'm now inclined to go with one of the name brand suggested. The difference in price is not much.

An interesting side note. I met my neighborhood piper because on Saint Patrick's Day, I decided to wear my kilt. When I was walking my dog by his house, I heard bagpipes playing "The Minstrel Boy". I turned and there he was, standing in the door, playing his bagpipes. When he finished the tune, we had a very nice chat.

Dave