I've read about this on a bagpipe forum, seems like an interesting instrument. I'd think of it more as one to play in addition to the pipes, rather than as a tool to learn the music on. I think you'd be better served with a practice chanter and a good instructor, then move on to something like the hornpipe a bit later. I nearly ordered one myself just now, but the "Sessioneer" is out of stock at the moment. I really like the lower tone of the A instrument.