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Testimonials |
"Jay
took me from not
even being able to
read music to
winning the
Winston Churchill
Memorial Trophy
which is awarded
at one of the
biggest highland
games in North
America. Jay is a
perfectionist. His
playing has been
and continues to
be an excellent
example of
bagpiping."
—Andrew
Lenz, Jr., Executive
Secretary of the
Western United
States Pipe Band
Association
|
Weddings:
You did an incredible job
at our wedding! We loved the
power of your music! Having
bagpipes at our wedding
really helped add to our
special day! You did a
great job! Next time we
have a special event where
we know bagpipes will be
"the icing on the cake" we
will definitely contact
you.
--Julie
and Trevor
Thank
you so much for
playing at our
wedding. You and your
bagpipes created a
magical aura around
the ceremony. I was so
enchanted as were the
guests! Thank you,
thank you, thank you.
--Jeanette |
We are glad to have spent
our special day with you in
San Francisco. Your
performance during the
ceremony was excellent.
Having the bagpipes really
added the perfect touch we
were looking for. Many
guests complimented us on
choosing you. Your music
will always be remembered
when thinking of our
wedding. We are very honored
that you choose to come and
play for us despite your
broken foot. It meant a lot
to us.
--Johnny and Stephanie
Thanks so much. You and
your wonderful pipes have
truly made this an
unforgettable day for us.
--Lisa and Michael
Just
wanted to let you know
how much we enjoyed
your music and
presence at our
wedding. It meant so
much that you learned
"For the Beauty" for
us. And everything you
played was lovely.
Thank you so much.
--Deborah and Peter |
Thank you for helping us
create a day of magic and
love for ourselves and all
of our circle. Your kindness
and guidance transformed
vague dreams into tangible
gifts. I'm very thankful our
paths have crossed and I
hope they will intertwine in
our futures.
--Tina & Ben
Just
wanted to thank you
again for everything.
You were a BIG hit!
Everyone including my
fiance was so
surprised. Thanks
again for making my
special day so
fantastic!
--Sara & Peter |
Brad and I want to tell
you again how much we
appreciate your involvement
in our wedding. Your
performance was exceptional
and really gave our ceremony
the personal touch we were
looking for. I know that I
felt a chill move up my
spine when I heard you
warming up-- it was the sign
for me that "it's time." All
of our friends and relatives
agreed that your performance
was special, and that it
will always help them
remember our wedding. Thank
you from the bottom of our
hearts.
--Brad and Karin
Memorial
Services:
It means so much to have
you here. I know my father
is smiling! Thank you!
--Alison and family
On
behalf of the entire
family and our
cherished friends,
thank you for soothing
our hearts and souls
and for the musical
farewell to our loved
one.
--Jacque |
I wanted to write a quick
note of appreciation for
your beautiful bagpipe music
at my mom's burial service.
The addition of the music
made the ceremony complete,
and was beyond my
expectations.
--Jill
Parties
and Miscellaneous:
Thank you very much for
playing at our joint 80th
birthday and turning it into
a remarkable event. You play
the pipes with a lot of
skill and real sensitivity.
The "meditation" medley at
the end was just perfect.
Keep up the good work.
--Malcolm and Eleanor
(80+ and going strong)
As
always it was so
enjoyable to have you
play at our Kirking
festivities. The
evening centers around
you and your pipes. We
look forward to next
year!
--Your friends at
St. Andrews |
Thank you again for
participating with us at the
Tor House garden party on
May 3. Many of our guests,
as well as our own people,
have commented on the
special addition of the
bagpipe to the afternoon's
festivities. Even those of
us in the kitchen could
enjoy the haunting sounds of
the music as you played from
Hawk Tower and throughout
the gardens. We are grateful
to you for your
participation with us again
this year. You have indeed
become a Garden Party
tradition!
-Josephine for Robinson
Jeffers Tor House Foundation
Thank
you so very much for
your outstanding
performance at our
Victory Dinner. You
started off our event
with just the energy
it needed. The
response to your music
has been fantastic.
Over and over again
I'm hearing that you
were the highlight of
the show. On behalf of
all of us at United
Way, thank you!
--Cary
|
Instruction:
Jay Salter has been my
bagpipe instructor and mentor
for seven years. He started me
with scales and doublings and
laid a solid foundation. We
worked through the first tunes
and he patiently put up with
my clumsy approach to the
music. He worked me from my
practice chanter onto the
Great Highland Bagpipes, and
once again took his time
getting me through the tough
transition to a challenging
instrument. He brought me into
his band and so became my Pipe
Major as well as instructor.
This led to new challenges
which again he adroitly
handled with diligence and
care. In 2006, I began
competing with moderate
success and numerous setbacks,
but Jay guided me---and
sometimes goaded me---and
always kept me progressing in
my playing. By 2008, my piping
competitions were going better
and I finished that year as
the Grade 4 Season Champion in
the Western United States Pipe
Band Association. We have
worked continuously, striving
to tackle ever more difficult
tunes and enjoy our time
together in lessons and in
band. I cannot say enough good
things about Jay's
instruction.
--George McKay, DVM
