Our Instructors
Meet our faculty for 2024
Nick Hudson-Lead Piping Instructor
Nicholas Hudson is a professional, conservatory-trained bagpipe musician and instructor based in the Houston area. He is the third ever graduate of the Bagpipe Performance degree at Carnegie-Mellon University. An experienced performer, Nick is well versed in both traditional and contemporary piping and, as a Professional grade bagpiper, has won many prizes in solo competition. He also holds the Graduate Certificate from the Institute of Piping, the highest certification possible for bagpipe performance. Performances have taken him to Scotland, France, Canada and across the US. In addition to highland piping, Nick is an active performer of border/smallpipes and whistles. Whilst pursuing his performance degree, Nick was also in the Music Education Certification program at Carnegie-Mellon and is currently Instructor of Bagpipes at St Thomas Episcopal School in Houston and also maintains a private bagpipe lesson studio.
Winston Murdoch-Lead Snare Instructor
We’ve shared plenty of adventures with Winston since 2018! Hailing from Belfast, Northern Ireland, he has served as lead drummer for multiple world champion drum corps across several grades.
Winston has taught at TNT twice, bringing that experience to the classroom with a knack for helping players at every level. Whether you’re just getting started or refining your skills, he knows how to help you take the next step.
Andrew Elliott-Lead Tenor Instructor
Originally from Toronto, Canada, Andrew now lives in Houston, Texas, where he teaches drumming at the Saint Thomas’ Episcopal School. As a member of the Inveraray & District Pipe Band, Andrew has won every RSPBA major title, including 4 World Pipe Band Championships since joining the band in 2013.
As a solo player, Andrew has won the American, Canadian, and North American Championships on numerous occasions as well as being an 8 time MHAF Gold Medal winner, and the only person to have ever won the Gold in both bass and tenor drumming. In 2005, Andrew made his first set of tenor sticks. As the years progressed, tenor drummers took notice of the high quality and custom designs produced by Ace. Today, Ace Percussion sells bass sticks, tenor sticks, and accessories world wide. Andrew continually develops products and strives to deliver the highest quality bass and tenor products on the market.
John Imes-TNT Piping Instructor
Local legend John Imes is a member of the Grade 3 Westminster Pipe Band out of Oklahoma City and serves as Pipe Major of Oklahoma Fire Pipes & Drums.
We’ve had the pleasure of being bandmates with John on several occasions, and we’re excited to welcome him back as an instructor for TNT 2026!
Steve Foley-Lead Bass Instructor
Steve is a highly successful Open grade bass player, and is a regular instructor, and judge for Winter Storm in Kansas City.
Steve has played for LA Scots, SFU and is currently the bass man for Grade 2 North Stratton Pipe Band of Canada.
Steve is also a Captain for Cal Fire/Riverside County FD
Bobby Durning-Piping Instructor
Bobby Durning started piping at age eight and turned professional at eighteen after winning both the George Sherriff Memorial and Nicol-Brown Invitationals.
His career includes competing with the Grade 1 City of Washington Pipe Band, winning the Piobaireachd Society (Canada) Gold Medal, and performing at the White House. He also became a certified EUSPBA piping adjudicator in 2025.
We’re excited to have Bobby bring his experience and knowledge back to TNT 2026!
Bryan Martin- Drum Major Instructor
Current Drum Major instructor for the prestigious British Columbia Regimental Drum Major Course, Bryan has an extensive amount of experience in teaching up and coming Drum Majors the ropes.
He will have you squared away in your M&D in no time flat!
