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    Category: Frequently Asked Questions

    Freedom Phase 1 Success Stories!

    Freedom Phase 1 can be a jarring experience for many learners. "I signed up to learn bagpipes, and these crazy Dojo people are making me…

    Andrew Douglas February 24, 2021
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    A Practice Chanter Primer

    Think about learning to ride a bike for a moment. For me, it was an intimidating experience! When riding a bike, you have to coordinate…

    Andrew Douglas December 2, 2020
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    The Scotland the Brave Reed Strength Test

    The following is another excerpt from Transitioning to the Pipes. Even if you're no longer a beginner, read this with a "beginner's mind" and you…

    Andrew Douglas December 1, 2020
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    Make Your Own Dojo U Style Water Manometer

    The Dojo University water manometer is a tool that can help us to achieve several essential goals in piping, including blowing at the chanter reed’s…

    Dojo U Admin Team December 1, 2020
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    Correctly Simplify any Tune

    Being able to properly simplify a tune on your own is a vital skill for any piper who wants to (expediently) get better.  Unfortunately, bad…

    Andrew Douglas November 18, 2020
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    The Dojo U Bagpipe Freedom Guarantee

    Dojo U offers something no one else dares to offer - an improvement guarantee. "Dojo U will double your love of bagpiping, or else give…

    Andrew Douglas November 16, 2020
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    How to Reach Out Any Time and Ask for Feedback

    We know recording ourselves is a vital part of our daily practice routine. As long as we have our practice space well set up and…

    Andrew Douglas November 16, 2020
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    "Passive" Practice via Immersion

    Have you ever noticed  that the best bagpipe bands and world-famous solo pipers tend to come from Scotland? Or, if they don’t come from Scotland,…

    Andrew Douglas November 16, 2020
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    The Perfect Dojo Practice Environment and Bagpipe Setup

    In order to be successful on your journey towards Bagpipe Freedom, you’re going to need a few things. Nothing here will be a huge surprise,…

    Andrew Douglas November 16, 2020
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    Recording and Sharing Your Bagpipe Performances

    To make the most out of Dojo U, you need to get comfortable recording yourself and sharing the results with our staff and community. Quality…

    Andrew Douglas November 16, 2020
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