When Should I Buy My First Set of Bagpipes?
If you're just starting on your piping journey (or you're coaching someone along who is), this is a common question to ask. After all, usually…
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Target Practice
Struggling with a section of a tune or a particular note progression? Do you spend a lot of time browsing through exercise books to find the right exercise and it still doesn’t help? How do you break down and target an issue in a way that is fun and effective?
Quit Your Unproductive Piping Habits
We live in an age where “productivity” takes on an almost religious significance. After all we all want to strive for greater productivity, don’t we? We get more done, we’re more successful in our efforts, and we are more prosperous as a result, right?
Band vs Solo Chanter: What's the Difference?
If you're learning or playing the bagpipes with a band, it's common to have a pipe chanter handed to you to play when you're playing…
The Primary Key To Making a Tune a Joy to Play
Did you enjoy your last bagpipe performance? Was it meaningful to you as well as the audience? Did you have complete control over the delivery of that tune and your instrument?
Is It Time To Mix Up Your Band Practice?
Has your band practice become a bit too repetitive or stale? Do you feel like you just do the same things over and over again…
Freedom Phase Process: Best Practices, Suggestions and Guidance
1: This is a tool, not a competition. The first thing to understand about the Freedom Phase process here at Dojo U is that it…
What Can You Do in Five Minutes?
A Dojo University Student Perspective
As a younger man, I worked at night. I was able to practice four to five hours before I went to work. When I returned home at the end of my shift, I’d practice for another two. I made quite a bit of progress and, as a result, identified six hours of practice as the minimum I needed in order to progress.
Which Comes First, The Solo Tune or The Band Set?
Overwhelmed with many piping projects? Are you trying to balance solo tunes, band sets, Dojo tunes, and life? How do you prioritize what’s most important?
Why Tuning Is Not Enough - Foundations of Great Bagpipe Sound
Don’t you just love the sound of a beautifully tuned bagpipe? The full harmonic sound of the drones blended perfectly with the chanter notes. Are you amazed how professional pipers seem to tune easily and get that steady full sound? What if I told you that it’s not just about good tuning?