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Monterey bagpiper and instructor of the Great Highland bagpipes, Michel d'Avenas has been teaching in the greater Monterey, California area for 45 years. He performs weekly at the Inn at Spanish Bay, and is a full time professional bagpiper for weddings, funerals, and other events in the area. He is also the pipe major of the competitive Monterey Bay Pipe Band.
Piper Major Michel d'Avenas is the noted, award-winning professional bagpiper for the greater Monterey Bay area. He is available for celebrations, weddings, memorials, and all special events, seven days a week.
“Michel was very accommodating. All of our requests were met with the utmost professionalism. I would highly recommend Michel for any event where a bagpiper is called upon. We had over 200 guests at the wedding and everyone commented on the "special touch" that Michel added to the ceremony.” (Susan W.)