Piper's Dojo Audio Experience

This week, we’ll pick up with some more of the essential music theory for bagpipers. We’ll go into more depth about harmonies, and the simplicity of the bagpipe scale.

This week, let’s look at some basics of music theory, from bagpipers’ perspective. What sorts of things are going on in the world of bagpipe music that, once understood, can help us compose, harmonize, and even play with other instruments? March 11th, 2015.

In this week’s show, we’re going to decode the mystical nature of bagpipe expression. At the end of the day, it’s all basic fundamentals skills, and NOT magic. Do we need to learn the skills associated with expression? Yes. But we don’t need “talent” or “enlightenment” to do so! March 4th, 2015.

Last weekend, the world’s best hit the boards in New Jersey. Our very own Vince Janoski was there, and thus we’ll have a full review of the goings on! February 25th, 2015.

During this week’s Dojo Universe, we’re going to talk Piobaireachd! This ancient form of bagpipe music, once understood, stirs the soul like nothing else! February 18th, 2015.

Last week, a listener suggested we talk about what exactly it is that judges want. Sounds simple! Let’s do it. February 11th, 2015.

How do we motivate our fellow bandsmen (and women) to ante up to the task of working hard (and wanting to work hard) to make your band better? It can be tricky, but we have some great experience in the house to offer up some great advice. January 28th, 2015.

This is a challenging time of year for most pipe bands, but it can also be the most important in the development of your group. Here, you can plant the seeds that will skyrocket your efforts forward this year. January 21st, 2015.

In this week’s episode, we’ll talk about everything a piper needs to know to have a great Christmas! Gift Ideas, great music, and more! December 3rd, 2014.

In some respects, you could say the Dojo method of learning pipes is all about systems. Let’s dive into what that means in today’s session. November 12th, 2014.

If you can tune a radio, you can tune your pipes, and we’ll prove it! November 5th, 2014.

How do you tune your drones? Well, there are a lot of different techniques out there. What’s the best? Well, we’ll certainly share our opinion. It’s just a simple repeating process that we run a bunch of times. Super simple. Tune in today to learn about it! October 29th, 2014

This week, after talking a bit about strike ins last week, let’s review the basics of getting great sounding bagpipe. How do we “blow tone” like the greats? October 8th, 2014.

This topic turned out surprisingly awesome the last 2 weeks, and we still have stuff left to discuss! Tune in for more great discussion. October 1st, 2014.

This topic turned out surprisingly awesome last week, and we still have stuff left to discuss! Tune in for more great discussion. September 24th, 2014.

In this week’s episode, we’ll offer a bit of a variety-show of essential things pipers should know. September 17th, 2014.

In this week’s episode, we’re going to go into all of the key elements of planning for the upcoming piping season. Let’s pick some repertoire, set some goals, and put ourselves on a track to really skyrocket forward! September 10th, 2014.

We’re back! There’s lots to talk about from Scotland, and we will do so! Join us for our usual Wednesday spot, which will be getting back to normal again starting this week!

In about a week, many of the Dojo U staff will be headed over to participate in the World Pipe Band Championships, Piping Live!, the Piobaireachd Medals and more in Scotland! We’ll hop on, talk about the scene, and preview some of the awesome stuff that will be going on! July 20th, 2014

This week, as we often do, we’ll open up the floor to any and all questions from the audience. What’s on your mind as the summer months roll by? How have your piping schools been? July 23rd, 2014.