Keeping your pipes in top form isn’t just about practice. It’s about care.
And one of the biggest questions pipers who play hide bags face?
"When sh...
Fallibilism is the simple but powerful idea that no belief or method is ever beyond question. In other words, we could be wrong—even when we’re sure w...
Learning to play the bagpipes isn’t easy.
So whether you're starting out as a kid or picking up the chanter later in life, having someone to guide yo...
Ever had your pipes sound perfect one day and all over the place the next?
It could be the weather messing with you. More specifically—humidity. It’s...
Thinking about starting a pipe band?
It's an exciting – and daunting – prospect.
Where do you even begin? There's a bit more to it than just grabbin...
Pipers are constantly told to “blow tone” or "blow steady".
But what if that well-meaning advice is actually leading you astray?
Yes, steadiness mat...
Ever wondered how the truly great players achieve such outstanding levels of skill and mastery?Â
Is it innate talent? Luck of the draw? Divinely bles...
 In a world full of gadgets, digital bagpipe tuners are everywhere.
They're in our pockets, on our phones, and clipped onto our pipes.
But do we rea...
Ever tried something new – after watching a seasoned professional make it look easy and thinking "Huh, I could do that!" – only to fail spectacularly?...
Ever feel like your Grade 5 pipe band is just one mistake away from a total (banjo) breakdown?
Getting a solid sound for bands at this level is tough...
Ever been frustrated by vague, subjective feedback from a judge or teacher?Â
"Just blow tone!"
“Just hold the low As at the end of bar 1 more.”
"Pl...
Ever felt overwhelmed by a stack of tunes you need to learn?
You're not alone. Many of us start a new year filled with the excitement of plunging int...
