How to Become a World-Class Bagpiper in 100 Words 100-words Dec 08, 2024

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...

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What Do Ensemble Judges Listen For? ensemble judging Dec 02, 2024

 Have you ever wondered what ensemble judges listen for at a pipe band competition?

If you're not familiar with the pipe band competition...

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Meet the Dojo University Teaching Team instructors team tutors Nov 26, 2024

Our Dojo University team are led by world-champion bagpipers who have been master instructors for decades, working with bands and soloists all over...

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How to Learn to Play the Bagpipes beginner learn to play Nov 26, 2024

 So, you’ve decided to learn the bagpipes?

Awesome choice! This unique and powerful instrument has been captivating audiences for...

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Do Pipers Need to Learn Circular Breathing? circular breathing steady blowing Nov 17, 2024

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...

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Are Chords The Key To Writing Good Tunes? composing harmonies Nov 11, 2024

Have you ever wanted to write your own tunes or harmonies?

Composing music, especially for bagpipes, offers an incredible outlet to express...

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11 Simple Habits That Will Overhaul Your Piping 11 commandments growth mindset habits Nov 03, 2024

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...

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How Can Pipers and Drummers Work Together Better? bagpipes drummers drums ensemble Oct 27, 2024

Many pipers never give too much thought to the drummers when they're in the circle. 

But drummers aren't just background noise;...

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Struggle With Sight Reading? Try This... sightreading Oct 20, 2024

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...

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The REAL Secret to Building Stamina stamina Oct 13, 2024

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...

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The Key to a Successful Band - Focus on the Individual band musicianship Oct 06, 2024

What makes a band successful?

Of course, what everyone considers "success" might be different, but for the purposes of this thought...

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What Tune Setting Should I Play in a Solo Competition? solo competition Sep 29, 2024

"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...

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