Hugh Sagar: Dojo is Your Extended Family in Piping
About 15 years ago my son was excelling at learning the bagpipes at school. It looked like fun so I decided to give it a…
Heather Dunn: Piping IS Social
I started with piping when my daughter was a toddler. I really wanted a new hobby and a reason to get out of the house…
Steven Grahl: What One Student Learned About the Importance of Proper Reed Strength and Its Effect on Piping Enjoyment
I originally wanted to learn to play the pipes to continue the honored tradition in the American fire service and to restart the service band…
Lunasa - The Dingle Berries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYZq5f9UG0I&list=OLAK5uy_lb38aQSy_eeR8aUTCyoWJLUwZGT8SkSsk&index=7 This is one of our favourite tracks from the epic traditional music group Lúnasa. They are known for super tight unison, amazing musicality and…
International Women's Day - Margaret Dunn
https://youtu.be/LWuamuEBgqM?t=107 Let's hear it for the girls! Margaret next plays a slow air, followed by a couple of hornpipes: Gordon Duncan's "Ian Green of Greentrax"…
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…
William Barrie - Ancient Piobaireachd
https://jimbarrie.bandcamp.com/album/ancient-piobaireachd-vol-iv Ever hear a piobaireachd sung - really well? Check out this album from William Barrie. It can be quite calming!
Alasdair Henderson - Rocking Traditionally
https://youtu.be/TiIfbQO-psU Alasdair demonstrating how cool traditional tunes can be when played to perfection!
Simon Fraser University Pipe Band's Friday Medley at the 2019 Worlds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Yh6iNoDsPc Here is Simon Fraser University Pipe Band playing a killer medley in the Grade One contest at the 2019 World Pipe Band Championships. The…
Freedom Phase 1 Success Stories!
Freedom Phase 1 can be a jarring experience for many learners. "I signed up to learn bagpipes, and these crazy Dojo people are making me…