If you're just moving onto pipes from practice chanter, this combination package of the Jim McGillivray's "Pipes Ready!" and "Pipes Up!" maintenance and tuning DVDs and The National Piping Centre "Transition to Bagpipes" tutor has just about all the information you'll need to make this difficult transition. The DVDs are comprehensive, clear and concise, and the tutor provides a great quick reference and additional information not covered in the DVDs. Buying these three items separately would cost you Cdn $102 plus shipping for each. This package costs you Cdn $95, with one shipping charge. You'll use these resources for years!