Andrew Douglas and the Piper's Dojo Team
Piper's Dojo Audio Experience
The Dojo engages thousands of bagpipers around the globe, by harnessing the power of the internet to help connect those in the world who share a specific passion; enriching one's life through bagpipes.
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Andrew Douglas and the Piper's Dojo Team
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Jul 6, 2026
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Episodes
177 - Double-toning bass drones, flat 'f's, chanter reed sweet spots - (#PipersDojoTV - 016) 24.04.2017 19:18
Part 1 of our epic Facebook Live Q&A session. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!
176 - Everything that can go wrong with embellishments - (#PipersDojoTV - 015) 24.04.2017 5:13
Everything that can go wrong with embellishments will eventually go wrong. The question is - can we diagnose the issues and not get "stuck" with bad embellishments? Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!
175 - Muscle memory vs. embellishments - (#PipersDojoTV - 014) 24.04.2017 5:58
Muscle memory is a GOOD thing right? Well... sort of. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!
174 - Basline and global embellishment elements - (#PipersDojoTV - 013) 24.04.2017 5:47
Today we'll break down embellishments into their component parts, and instantly see what a huge tool this will be for improvement. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!
173 - Gracenote size - the taorluath and grip killer - (#PipersDojoTV - 012) 24.04.2017 5:01
Are your gracenotes so big that they are "eclipsing" the substance of your grips and taorluaths? Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!
172 - Rolling crossing noises in grips - (#PipersDojoTV - 011) 24.04.2017 4:16
If you ever have had issues with grips, there's a very high likelihood it was caused by this problem. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!
171 - The tune-as-you-go process - (#PipersDojoTV - 010) 24.04.2017 5:03
In today's show, we cover the ultimate gig-playing discovery: the tune-as-you-go process. Never struggle to find a place to tune at a gig ever again! Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!
170 - On-the-day gig scheduling grid - (#PipersDojoTV - 009) 24.04.2017 8:54
On the day of the gig, it's important to time things out perfectly to guarantee the best possible sound, performance, and professionalism. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!
169 - Your pre-gig checklist - (#PipersDojoTV - 008) 24.04.2017 6:51
Whenever you play a gig, it's all fun and games until you forget something major that can ruin the event for your (paying) client. Here's a pre-gig checklist to ensure nothing ever goes catastrophically wrong at your bagpipe gigs. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!
168 - Missing the gig; a painful story - (#PipersDojoTV - 007) 24.04.2017 4:35
What's the worst thing that's ever happened to you at a bagpipe gig? Andrew shares his worst memory with you today. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!
167 - Gig phone call protocol - (#PipersDojoTV - 006) 24.04.2017 5:29
Here's exactly what to say, how to say it, and why. When it comes to booking gigs over the phone - this is your guide! Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!
166 - Recording yourself habitually - (#PipersDojoTV - 005) 24.04.2017 5:37
In this episode, we talk about how to develop your playing (and perhaps more importantly: how to start to get over your NERVES) by recording yourself habitually. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!
165 - The late-on-purpose expression technique - (#PipersDojoTV - 004) 24.04.2017 4:05
If you're ready for a great technique to "soop up" your expression, be sure to tune into today's episode outlining the "late on purpose" expression technique. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!
164 - Rushing the beat - (#PipersDojoTV - 003) 24.04.2017 5:27
95% of bagpipers struggle with rushing the beat. If you think you're in the rare 5% - you NEED to listen carefully to this one! Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!
163 - Creating the perfect practice calendar - (#PipersDojoTV - 002) 24.04.2017 8:54
If you're serious about striving for the next grade level, you need to *reverse engineer* your success. To start with, let's draw out the perfect practice calendar to help us reach our goal. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!
162 - How to get to the next grade level - (#PipersDojoTV - 001) 24.04.2017 5:45
Have you ever wondered why you're struggling to get to the next grade level? Sit in with Andrew today as we formulate a SPECIFIC PLAN for reaching your bagpiping goals. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!
161 - Bagpipe Key-Performance-Indicators - 07.15.2015 24.04.2017 37:08
Athletes, Businesses, Schools, and all sorts of other activities carefully track DATA (yep, number’s n stuff) in order to measure improved or lacking performance. Have you ever considered doing the same for your own improvement? July 15th, 2015.
160 - Man vs. Band Practice - 07.08.2015 24.04.2017 58:20
In the attempt to actually do something useful, we’re going to talk about what Vin, Carl and I do each and every time we prepare for a band practice to make sure that we’re in tip top shape (and we avoid the pipe major’s wrath!) July 8th, 2015.
159 - World’s Predictions 2015 - 07.01.2015 24.04.2017 52:46
Well, it’s time to throw down our predictions for 2015. Then, we’ll listen a bit to the lastest championship overseas. July 1st, 2015.
158 - Hot 2015 Grade 1 Medleys - 06.24.2015 24.04.2017 53:58
This week, we’ll listen to several great new medleys that Grade 1 Bands are playing this year over in the UK. What do you think about the arrangements, and the performances themselves? June 24th, 2015.
157 - Retro Pipe Band Hour - 06.17.2015 24.04.2017 57:51
Vin has dug up some amazing recordings from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Let’s have a glimpse at just how far we’ve come!
156 - You be the Judge: British Championships - 06.03.2015 24.04.2017 55:19
This past weekend, the first major event for grade 1 bands in the RSPBA occurred. You be the judge! Who wins? June 3rd, 2015.
155 - You be the Judge: Kingston Ontario - 05.27.2015 24.04.2017 53:37
This past weekend, the first major event for grade 1 bands in the North Eastern sector of North America to get out and play. You be the judge! Who wins? May 27th, 2015.
153 - Creating Bagpipe Utopia - 05.20.2015 24.04.2017 51:44
It’s been a while since we talked about the status of the piping world. How do we set up the perfect environment for our music to thrive? May 20th, 2015.
150 - Confucius Says… - 05.06.2015 24.04.2017 55:35
A fun class this week, using old Confucius quotes and relating them to bagpipes! March 6th, 2015.
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