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…
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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…
How to Reach Out Any Time and Ask for Feedback
We know recording ourselves is a vital part of our daily practice routine. As long as we have our practice space well set up and…
"Passive" Practice via Immersion
We regularly post great bagpipe music on our blog that inspires us! If need some immersion inspiration, click here! Have you ever noticed that the…
The Perfect Dojo Practice Environment and Bagpipe Setup
In order to be successful on your journey towards Bagpipe Freedom, you’re going to need a few things. Nothing here will be a huge surprise,…
Recording and Sharing Your Bagpipe Performances
To make the most out of Dojo U, you need to get comfortable recording yourself and sharing the results with our staff and community. Quality…
The One-Take Rule
We've all been there. We're trying to make a recording of our playing, but it's just not coming out right. On the first recording, I…
Hard Reeds: Pros and Cons
To illustrate the fallacy that hard pipe chanter reeds are somehow desirable, I often ask students to lay out pros and cons. We often "come…
Is Your Chanter Failing You?
How old is your chanter? Do you struggle with balancing the tuning? Would an upgraded chanter improve your sound?
How to Share Your Recordings
If you take piping even slightly seriously, you'll need to share recordings of your playing. Whether you want to share a recording with a pipe…