Awesome Bagpipers

Bagpipe Myths Busted - Women, Reeds, Beginners & Tradition | Episode 9 Think women aren’t strong enough to play bagpipes? That you need to start as a child to ever be good? Or that you must use a hard reed to sound good? In this myth-busting episode of Awesome Bagpipers , Jeanie Hawes takes on the biggest misconceptions about the bagpipes and sets the record straight with straight-talk, person...

Bagpipe Motivation Tips - How to Keep Playing And Practicing When You Don’t Feel Like It | Ep. 8 Some days the pipes feel heavy, your fingers are sluggish, and the practice chanter looks way more appealing than firing up the full set. Sound familiar? In this episode of Awesome Bagpipers, Jeanie Hawes shares practical tools and tips to build motivation that actually lasts — whether you’re a busy st...

Piping Anxiety Tips - Turning Anxiety and Nerves into Energy: Mindset Shifts, Routines & Tips for Bagpipers | Ep. 7 Have you ever stepped onto the stage with pipes on your shoulder, heart pounding so hard you can barely hear your drones, fingers suddenly feeling like strangers? What if you could turn that rush of performance anxiety into pure energy that lifts your music instead of holding it...

Bagpipe Tune Memorization Tips: Master Patterns, Visualization & Repetition for Pipers | Ep. 6 Struggling to make bagpipe tunes stick? What if you could memorize faster, play from memory with confidence, and turn frustrating brain meltdowns into autopilot mastery? In this must-listen episode of Awesome Bagpipers, host Jeanie Hawes (1000+ performances, competition medals) reveals her tools and...

Bagpipe Stamina & Fitness Secrets: Build Endurance, Breath Control & Power for Pipers | Awesome Bagpipers Ep. 5 Discover how bagpiping is a full-body workout that rivals marathon running or high-intensity training! In this episode of Awesome Bagpipers , host Jeanie Hawes (pro piper with 1000+ performances and competition medals) shares real-talk tips on building stamina, mastering steady b...

On today’s podcast we discuss all things Robert Burns, from attire and accessories, what to play if you're piping at a Burns event, food and haggis, how to host an event, and of course some classic Burns stories. Welcome to Awesome Bagpipers! I’m Jeanie Hawes, and I’m here to take you inside the incredible world of piping. If you love bagpipes, and a bit of Scottish spirit, you’re in the right pla...

Welcome to Awesome Bagpipers! I’m Jeanie Hawes, and I’m here to take you inside the incredible world of piping. On today’s podcast we’re joined by my brother Bill Hawes who is an accomplished piper and co-owner of the Highland Shoppe.  We talk about piping for gigs including weddings and special events, synthetic vs traditional bags for the bagpipes, custom kilt outfits, and a few memorable piping...

Welcome to Awesome Bagpipers! I’m Jeanie Hawes, and I’m here to take you inside the incredible world of piping. On today’s podcast we continue to discuss some of the more frequent questions I’m often asked while piping. These include solo piping vs band piping, tips for a great sounding bagpipe, and secrets for a great performance. If you love bagpipes, and a bit of Scottish spirit, you’re in the...

Welcome to Awesome Bagpipers! I’m Jeanie Hawes, and I’m here to take you inside the incredible world of piping. From major competitions in Scotland and North America, to more than a thousand live performances. On today’s podcast we discuss some of the more frequent questions I’m often asked while piping. I’ve spent at lot time chasing medals and working hard to make  a living as a piper — and now...