Piper's Dojo Audio Experience Podcast
1) 474 - Bagpipe Expression Made Simple (Dojo Conversations Episode 144)
Expression. It’s one of those words that gets thrown around a lot in music – but what does it really mean when you’re playing the bagpipes? This week, Andrew and Jim roll up their sleeves and dig into...Show More
2) 473 - Does Bad Band Culture Drive Players Away For Good? (Dojo Conversations Episode 143)
Does a good – or bad – band experience just come down to luck? This week, Jim and Andrew dig into a listener’s story about tough instructors, how to keep having fun when you're burned out, and how ban...Show More
3) 472 - The Secret to Clean Fingerwork (Dojo Conversations Episode 142)
This week, Andrew and Jim strip things right back to the foundations of great piping. What really matters when it comes to clean technique? How do you avoid crossing noises, nail those tricky note cha...Show More
4) 471 - Is There A Better Way To Grade Band Contests? (Dojo Conversations Episode 141)
Is there a better way to score pipe band competitions? This week, Andrew and Jim look at an unlikely comparison for inspiration: gymnastics. From artistic vs. objective elements, to the challen...Show More
5) 470 - Rethinking Solo Rankings: EUSPBA's Greatest Hits Program (Dojo Conversations Episode 140)
Ever wondered how you can really tell who the top solo pipers are across a massive region like the Eastern United States? This week, Andrew introduces Jim to the new EUSPBA Greatest Hits p...Show More
6) 469 - Tuning's Surprising Secret Enemy (Dojo Conversations Episode 139)
Are ceiling fans secretly ruining your tuning? And what’s actually essential to keep in your pipe case? In this fun and practical episode, Andrew and Jim crack open the listener mailbag to tackle thre...Show More
7) 468 - The Tunes That Changed Everything (Dojo Conversations Episode 138)
Ever wondered where some of the most loved tunes today came from? In this episode, Andrew and Jim dive into the life of John McLellan of Dunoon – one of the most iconic figures in Scottish piping. As ...Show More
8) 467 - The Nitty Gritty of Playing With Sheepskin (Dojo Conversations Episode 137)
Ever wondered what makes a sheepskin bag so special – or so tricky? Last week we covered the broad pros and cons of sheepskin – this week, join Andrew and Jim as they do a deep dive on th...Show More
9) 466 - Should you switch to a sheepskin bag? (Dojo Conversations Episode 136)
Why do some pipers prefer a sheepskin bag? In this episode, Jim and Andrew dive deep into the world of hide bagpipe bags – especially the legendary sheepskin. They draw some surprising par...Show More
10) 465 - How To Strike In Like A Pro (Dojo Conversations Episode 135)
Last week we looked at how maintenance, set up, and your bag can all massively help or massively hinder your strike ins. This week, Jim and Andrew break down how to actually execute a perfect ...Show More