The Rocket Fuel is in the Trade-Offs
Maintaining a singular focus at all times may be the most important factor in how fast you improve at playing the bagpipes. I've discussed before how…
Producing the Perfect Constant
Drone reeds are either the cause or the solution to the problem of creating a great sound out of three instruments (two tenors and a…
Mind Hack: Productive Piping
How do we stay productive during the months when it seems like practicing bagpipes is one of the last things we want to do each day?
Brian Gilley: Learning the Dream
I've always wanted to learn and during the pandemic I decided that was a good time. We had just had another baby and for some…
The Case for the Tube-Style Manometer
Animated discussions often spring up in our Dojo U student community about the merits of different types of manometer. In case you’re unfamiliar, a manometer…
Glasgow Skye Association Pipe Band - MSR 2017 Worlds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVgHMk36MLY What does it sound like to be the Grade 2 World Pipe Band Champions? Let's find out in this great MSR.
Susan Ross: Leaping Ahead in Lockdown
I have always enjoyed listening to bagpipes and I wanted to get back into music, but in a less solitary way than playing piano. In…
Meghan H. - Phase 2 - Murdo MacKenzie of Torridon
Greetings Meghan! Great work here! I have a few notes below, but overall I have no problem calling this a pass! Phase 2 Result: 11/11…
Kervadec F. - Phase 4 - Murdo MacKenzie of Torridon
Hi Franch. Nice work here and really nice on the beat playing. I enjoyed listening through your performances here. Maybe just a little work to…
Piping The Way - Stuart Liddell West Highland Way Bagpipe Film
https://youtu.be/p1GR8qQulx4 Piping The Way full DVD filmed in 2008 follows renowned Bagpiper Stuart Liddell as he journeys across Scotland on the West Highland Way with…