Joshua Blais began his journey into the world of bagpiping at the age of 12. His middle school music program offered students the opportunity to learn bagpipes as a secondary instrument and incorporated a rich appreciation for Scottish history and culture. From his very first lesson, Joshua was captivated by the sound of the pipes. He quickly knew that this was an instrument he wanted not only to play, but to truly understand and master. As Joshua entered high school, he began taking private lessons and had the opportunity to study with two professional instructors. Each teacher brought a different perspective and approach to the instrument, giving Joshua a well-rounded foundation that would later influence his own philosophy and techniques as an instructor. By his junior year of high school, Joshua had worked his way up to become second-in-command of his school's pipe band, and during his senior year, he became Pipe Major. That same year, he traveled with the band to Scotland to compete—a trip that would mark the beginning of many international competitions and experiences throughout his piping career. It was also during his senior year that Joshua discovered another passion: teaching. He began working with his own students and quickly found how rewarding it was to help others develop their skills and confidence. Sharing his love of music and watching students achieve things they once thought were out of reach became an important part of his journey. After high school, Joshua joined a local pipe band and spent several years performing with its top band, eventually reaching the highest levels of competitive piping. Along the way, he had the opportunity to perform with what was, for a time, considered the top pipe band in North America. He has also served as Pipe Major of a Grade 4 band and instructed a Grade 5 pipe band. Today, Joshua brings nearly 15 years of teaching experience to his students. Over the years, he has had the privilege of teaching many pipers who have gone on to join pipe bands, compete individually at Highland games, perform at private events, and continue their own musical journeys. For Joshua, teaching is about more than simply learning to play the bagpipes. It is about sharing a love of music, building confidence, preserving a unique musical tradition, and helping each student discover what they are capable of achieving. His goal is to give every student the same sense of excitement and connection that first drew him to the pipes at the age of 12.

This was shot was taken during a 9/11 ceremony where Joshua was hired to perform Amazing Grace

A video of the Band Josh preformed with from 2019 when the band played in grade 1