Are You in Bagpipe Captivity?
One of the terms you'll hear around the Dojo is "Bagpipe Captivity." Think of this as the opposite of bagpipe freedom. When we're in bagpipe captivity, bagpiping…
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Posts of news and events from Dojo U
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
"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,…
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,…
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…