Piper's Dojo Audio Experience

A student of mine sent in several recordings to critique, and I recorded the session. Tune in if you'd like to hear some good playing, and my critique of the playing. Oh! And follow us on SnapchatYoutubeFacebookInsta and stuff.

Something new today; I recorded my practice session, and then I recorded some educational commentary over top. The best episode yet? I think it might be. Tunes played: Lament for John Morrison of Assynt House, Lament for the Iolaire.

Had the great experience of sitting down with Andy Fusco and the Las Vegas Pipe Band's super-production-squad, and cranking out this interview. The vibe was great and the result was a great survey of my position in the wide world of piping. Enjoy! Follow us on FacebookTwitterSnapchatYouTubeInsta @pipersdojo

We hosted our first ever Dojo U Tuning clinic this past weekend, and exhaustively hammered into the concepts of bagpipe tuning with 8 enthusiastic bagpipe students! In Part 1 of this extended series, experience the raw, un-cut audio of the first hour of the clinic where we cover 4 of the 13 steps to building a great bagpipe sound! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, YouTube, and Instagram @pipersdojo

Derek plays: John MacDonald's Welcome to South Uist, The Clan MacColl, MacBeth's Strathspey, Inveraray Castle, Broadford Bay, Cockerel in the Creel.

Dan plays: PM John Stwart, Major Manson's Farewell to Clachantrushal, Lady Loudon, Mrs. Donald MacPherson, The Brown Haired Maid, Ca' the Ewes.

Andrew plays: Abercairny Highlanders, John MacDonald of Glencoe, John Roy Stewart, Atholl Comers, Little Cascade, Alick C. MacGreggor.

Andrew Plays: David Ross, Inveran, Delvinside, Islay Ball, Man from Glengarry, Pretty Marion.

Ben plays: John MacFadyen of Melfort, Bonnie Ann, Tulloch Gorm, Blair Drummong, Stornoway Castle, McAllister's Dirk.

Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there! --- Today we listen to two beginner recordings, and then a recording of a very good Grade 3 band. What sort of things should we be listening for? Where can these performances improve?

A great Q&A here! Topics covered: How to tune drones to the chanter; grade 3 pipe band tempos; loosening up fingers in embellishments; piobaireachd high g's; struggling with strength; making mistakes when nervous; seasoning technique; pipe bag hygene; plastic vs. blackwood pipe chanters; cane drone reed techniques; playing ahead of the beat; when to transition to the pipes; Andrew's super seasoning technique!!! --- Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!

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!