Confessions of an Online Bagpipe Teacher - Part 3 - I did not win 19 Gold Medals before I turned 30. dojo history Jan 27, 2024

I have many peers in the piping world, many of whom have pursued a life of top playing, and fared extremely well for themselves! I dabbled in...

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Confessions of an Online Bagpipe Teacher - Part 2 - When I was 16, I put a 15-year curse on the World Pipe Band Championship trophy. dojo history Jan 27, 2024

If you look back at your own professional career, you can probably pinpoint several life events that steered you (whether you knew it at the time...

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Confessions of an Online Bagpipe Teacher - Part 1 - I went to an all-boys boarding school.
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Confessions of an Online Bagpipe Teacher - Part 1 - I went to an all-boys boarding school. audio dojo history Jan 27, 2024

I first learned how to play from my Dad. I can remember getting a practice chanter at the Syracuse Scottish Games, and that must have been just...

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A Brief History of the Piper's Dojo dojo history Jan 27, 2024

When I was young, my brother and I did Karate at a local studio. Even though I was gifted at birth with a set of bagpipes in my hands (this is a...

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Bagpipe Budgeting: Play the Pipes Without Breaking the Bank budget price of piping Jan 15, 2024

Playing the bagpipes is a unique joy, but let's face it – it comes with a price tag.

So if you're serious about playing pipes, how much...

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Why You Should Play Without Embellishments 11 commandments embellishments simplifying tunes Jan 15, 2024

“You’re not a ‘real piper’ unless you play all the embellishments.”

Ever heard this one before?

Many bands still...

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Making the Most of Your Off-Season constant variance goals maintenance resolutions Jan 01, 2024

For many, this is a period of reflection and setting goals for the year to come. But as we all know, keeping resolutions is hard – because...

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