Piper's Dojo Audio Experience

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, pitch standards, finding a practice space after moving, and more. Here’s what we cover this week: 00:00 – Solo playing insights 03:55 – Changing tenor reeds: one at a time or both? (plus transitioning from synthetic to cane) 10:37 – Practicing full pipes in a small apartment after moving (and piping vs married life) 15:28 – How high is too high? Understanding pitch standards for bands and solos 23:02 – Do you have to join a band? Navigating limited local options 26:30 – Piping in Scottish schools: professionalism, curriculum, and the SQA 29:31 – Squeezing arm movement: when is it a red flag? 30:50 – Fixing hemp stuck in the chanter seat when removing a reed 33:18 – Practice chanter priorities: moisture control vs realistic spacing 34:21 – Drones in battle: cardio benefit or myth? (history + debate) 35:56 – Returning to traditional gear: where to start with hi