Bagpipers around the world work constantly to improve as musicians. And over more than 20 years teaching and performing at the highest levels, I've...
Have you ever wondered what ensemble judges listen for at a pipe band competition?
If you're not familiar with the pipe band competition...
Our Dojo University team are led by world-champion bagpipers who have been master instructors for decades, working with bands and soloists all over...
So, you’ve decided to learn the bagpipes?
Awesome choice! This unique and powerful instrument has been captivating audiences for...
Do you ever wonder when you should stop the flow of music to take a breath on your practice chanter?
What if you didn't have to?
Circular breathing...
Have you ever wanted to write your own tunes or harmonies?
Composing music, especially for bagpipes, offers an incredible outlet to express...
I’m not a basketball coach. But if I were, I wouldn't try to micromanage every play while my team was out on the court, or to run them...
Many pipers never give too much thought to the drummers when they're in the circle.
But drummers aren't just background noise;...
Are you one of the many pipers out there who learned to read music as you learned the bagpipes?
Sight reading is a skill that many of us...
Ever found it hard to get back into piping after a break? Even after a short hiatus, it can be exhausting to play for even a short time until your...
What makes a band successful?
Of course, what everyone considers "success" might be different, but for the purposes of this thought...
"Do I have to play the standard setting of a tune in a solo competition?"
It's a question I hear all the time at the Dojo.
The simple...