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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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518 - The Biggest Piping Myths We Keep Believing (Dojo Conversations Episode 166)
What makes someone ready to move up a grade? Should competitive Highland pipers explore other bagpipe traditions? Why do drones seem to have a mind of...
517 – What Music Theory Do Bagpipers Actually Need? (Dojo Q&A Session w/ Andrew & Carl)
How much music theory does a bagpiper really need?
In this week's Friday Strike-In, Andrew and Carl dig into what "music theory" actually means...
516 - What If We've Been Playing Piobaireachd Wrong? (Dojo Conversations Episode 165)
Piobaireachd has a reputation for being ancient, mysterious, and governed by strict traditions. But how much of what we think we know about this music...
515 - Why "Perfect" Bagpipe Tuning Sounds Worse (Dojo Q&A Session)
Ever wondered why bagpipes are tuned "wrong" on purpose?
This week, Andrew and Carl answer your pipi...
514 - No Scotland, No Party: Boston’s World Cup Piper, Matt McArthur (Dojo Conversations Ep 164)
Sometimes the best piping stories start with a simple question: “Can you bring your pipes?”
Not all of them end up playing on a rooftop with N...
513 - How to Avoid Piping Burnout (Dojo U Q&A Session)
Ever feel like your pipes have gone from a passion to a chore?
On this week's Q&A session, Andrew and Carl tackle your questions about keeping t...
512 - How to Convert Bagpipe Tuning to Concert Pitch (Dojo Conversations Episode 163)
Most pipers know that bagpipes don’t always play nicely with other instruments. But why is that? And is there actually a simple way to fix it?
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511 - Why Your Pipes May Feel Harder Than They Should (Dojo U Q&A Session)
Real Feedback Month has officially kicked off at Dojo U!
On this week's Q&A session, we explain how to get the most out of this special monthly...
510 - Hustle, Talent, and Other Myths (Dojo Conversations Episode 162)
Most advice about becoming a better musician sounds simple enough. But is any of it actually useful?
This week, Andrew and Jim work through an a...
509 - Real Feedback Month is coming! Plus chanter tuning, synthetic reeds and more (Dojo U Q&A session)
This week on Dojo U’s "Strike-In" Q&A, Andrew and Carl launch our special "Real Feedback Month" – you can join Dojo U before June 5th for a free 30-da...
508 - Why should you care about piobaireachd? (Dojo Conversations Episode 161)
Pìobaireachd can feel intimidating for so many pipers… so why do the people who fall in love with it become completely obsessed?
In this first e...
507 - Threaded drone reeds, competition grades and tempos, and using a hygrometer (Dojo U Q&A Session)
This week on Dojo U’s "Strike-In" Q&A, Andrew and Carl tackle students' top-voted questions covering everything from competition tempos and reed setup...
506 - Why Don't My Bagpipes Sound Good With Other Instruments? (Dojo Conversations Episode 160)
What if the reason your pipes sound incredible on their own… is the exact reason they clash with everything else?
This week, Andrew and Jim dig...
505 - Crushed Reeds, Confusing Feedback & Hard Truths About Tuning (Dojo U "Strike In" Q&A Session)
This week on Dojo U’s "Strike-In" Q&A, Andrew and Carl dig into everything from reed disasters and confusing judges’ comments to tuning, piobaireachd...
504 - The Myth of Relaxed Playing (Dojo Conversations Episode 159)
What if trying to be relaxed when you play is actually a kind of denial – one that could affect your overall development as a piper?
This week,...
503 - Stop Blaming the Reed: Fix Your Setup Instead (Dojo U Q&A Session)
This week on Dojo U’s Friday Strike-In Q&A, Andrew and Carl tackle a wide range of piping questions – from chanter choices and reed behaviour to rhyth...
502 - The Hidden Cost of “Fixing” Your Reed (Dojo Conversations Episode 158)
Should you be messing with your chanter reeds?
This week, Andrew and Jim discuss the pros and cons of reed manipulation — pinching, licking,...
501 - Mastering the Variables: Reeds, The Environment...& You (Dojo U Q&A Session)
This week on Dojo U’s Friday Strike-In, Andrew flies solo to answer a wide range of student questions, from solo playing tips to tenor reed management...
500 - How To Turn Performance Nerves Into A Superpower (Dojo Conversations Episode 157)
Ever felt your heart race, your hands shake, or your mind go blank before playing? This episode will help you understand why... and what to actually d...
499 - Cane Reeds, Ear Training & Synthetic Myths (Dojo University Q&A Session)
Getting better at piping isn’t about chasing every new piece of gear — it’s about understanding how your instruments, your ears, and your environment...
498 - Why Most Pipers Struggle With Rhythm (And How to Fix It) - (Dojo Conversations Episode 156)
Rhythm isn’t just about keeping time. It’s about understanding how music moves – and learning to control that movement note by note, beat by beat.
497 - Why Posture Is More Important Than Bag Size (Dojo U Q&A Session)
Getting your setup right isn’t about endlessly changing gear – it’s about understanding what actually affects your sound and comfort.
This week...
496 – Are Grade 5 Bands "The Primordial Soup"? (Dojo Conversations Episode 155)
What is grade 5 actually for?
This week, Andrew and Jim answer a seemingly innocuous listener question about whether grade 5 bands should use ha...
494 – The Most Important Skill For Pipers to Master (Dojo Conversations Episode 154)
Rhythm isn’t just something you add to music. It’s the thing that makes music possible in the first place. In this episode, Andrew and Jim step back f...
493 - Why Fundamentals Beat Shortcuts Every Time (Dojo U Strike In Q&A Session)
Improving your piping isn't about chasing quick fixes; it's about rebuilding your playing from the ground up.
This week in our Q&A session, And...
492 - Does Generalism Triumph in a Specialized World? (Dojo Conversations Episode 153)
Exploring another interest isn’t automatically a distraction. It might be the thing that keeps your main passion alive. This week, Andrew and Jim take...
Winter Storm Concert - 2026
Enjoy this full recording of the Winter Storm Concert livestream, streamed live on Facebook as part of Winter Storm 2026 – The Pipes and Drums Event i...
Winter Storm Concert 2026
Enjoy this full recording of the Winter Storm Concert livestream, streamed live on Facebook as part of Winter Storm 2026 – The Pipes and Drums Event i...
491 - Do You REALLY Need Tone Enhancers? (Dojo U Friday Strike-in Q&A Session)
High altitude tuning, dry climate disasters, and the great tone enhancer debate take centre stage this week as Andrew and Carl tackle another round of...
490 - How To Level Up Your Piping In Just 6 Months (Dojo Conversations Episode 152)
What if you could level up your piping – within 6 months?
This week, Andrew and Jim lay out a complete week by week training blueprint designed...
489 - How To Play Pipes In Cold Weather (Friday Strike In Dojo U Q&A Session)
Cold weather and classic piping dilemmas take centre stage this week as Andrew and Carl dive into playing bagpipes in harsh conditions.
From pol...
488 - Everything We Learned About Bagpipes This Year (Dojo Conversations Episode 151)
In this annual Year in Review, Andrew and Jim reflect on a big year of piping, podcasting, and life at the Dojo – revisiting standout moments, recurri...
487 - It's a Wonderful Pipe (Dojo Conversations Episode 150)
Some Christmas episodes are carefully scripted… and some are joyfully handed over to the robots.
This week, Andrew and Jim continue their annual...
486 - When Your Chanter Won’t Behave (And What to Do About It)
This week on Dojo's "Friday Strike In" Q&A Hour, Andrew works through a stack of real-world piping questions, starting with how to balance low A and l...
485 - Does Failing Faster Make You A Better Piper?
Ever wondered why some pipers seem to bounce back from mistakes effortlessly – or why your pipes sometimes feel great one day and impossible the next?...
484 - Rejected Ideas, Great Advice (Dojo Conversations Episode 149)
Some episodes are carefully planned… and some are rescued straight out of the garbage can.
This week, Andrew and Jim wrap up the year by rifli...
483 - Composing the Future of Piping with John Dew
This week, we sit down with renowned piper and composer John Dew for a deep dive into his latest project, John Dew's Pipe Suites.
From the story...
482 - How to Learn Tunes By Ear (Dojo Conversations Episode 148)
Learning by ear can feel both magical and maddening… and it’s one of the most powerful skills a musician can build.
This week, Andrew and Jim ta...
481 - Why You Can’t Hear Your Own Mistakes
Ever wondered why those pesky crossing noises always show up when you’re playing in front of a judge?
This week, Andrew and Carl tackle one of p...
480 - How To Take And Give Criticism (Dojo Conversations Episode 147)
Why does criticism feel so uncomfortable, and yet matter so much for growth?
This week, Andrew and Jim unpack the messy, meaningful world of cri...