Proper Hemping of Drone Reed Seats
Proper hemping of a drone reed seat is just about patience and getting the hemp to conform to the exact shape of the reed seat.…
Category: News & Blog
Posts of news and events from Dojo U
EzeeDrone Tip: Removing "Rubber Hemp"
Presumably to make their reeds "fool-proof" for even the most "hands-off" pipers (and that's putting it nicely...), EzeeDrone and Selbie put rubber sleeves on their…
Recording Devices: Our Up-to-Date Recommendations
A recorder is a vital tool for every piper to have and to use. Now, if you’re like most people, you probably hate the idea…
The Sound of Silence
https://youtu.be/Bk7RVw3I8eg This is such a great performance for so many reasons. Whether you like (very) heavy metal or not, you can't deny David Draiman is…
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…
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…