Piper's Dojo Audio Experience

We're going to address a common bagpiping question today - how do I get my pipes to sound great at high altitude? The answer? You'll need to tune in! --- Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!

(Manchester 5th Place, Scotia-Glenville 4th Place, Worcester 3rd Place, NY Metro 2nd Place, MacMillan 1st Place) - Today we listen through the Grade 2 Challenge Medley Contest from the Glasgowlands Games (July 16th, 2016). Well done to all the bands! --- Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!

Today we have a live Q and A - Making Bagpipes Quieter, Goat Skin Bags, Moisture Control Systems, Inveraray Prep. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!

Let's talk about gracenotes - what are these things *exactly*, and *exactly* how do we think about and execute these musical devices? Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!

Today we sit down with P/S Robbie Beaton (78 Frasers, Ontario) and recap their winning Grade 1 performance from the Kincardine games this past weekend. Then, we field some great questions from our live viewers. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!

In this episode, we answer what seems like an easy question - BUT! It opens up a great discussion about the two dimensions of steady blowing! Don't miss out. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!

Today, we work meet a Dojo Student John McCain and work through a submission of him playing "The Seagull" jig - Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!

In this episode, we tour the all new Dojo U 3.0, live! Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!

In this episode, we reveal 3 semi-secret techniques to protect against the dreaded early chanter in the bagpipe attack! Link to materials from the video: http://bit.ly/1N06GEL - Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!

In this episode, Andrew elaborates on the 5 key setup points to cover when it comes to mastering bagpipe strike-ins. Link to materials from video: http://bit.ly/1RF1OJk - Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!

In this episode - the final installment of our 3-part "Baffling Bagpipes" Q and A. We discuss how to tell if your pipes are too hard, putting in new chanter reeds, and how to properly tape your chanter. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!

In this episode, we continue our "baffling bagpipes" Q & A and discuss steady blowing in depth, chanter reed types and considerations, and tips on becoming a better drone tuner. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!

This episode was the result of a Facebook Live session where we asked: What baffles you the most about bagpipes? (Part 1) --- Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!

Today we look at 5 essential Piobaireachd embellishments you'll need to get started down this transcendent musical pathway. Taorluaths, Edres, Crunluaths, Cadences, and "Hiharins." Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!

Part 2 of our Facebook Live Q&A session from March 9th 2016. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!