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420 - How To Embrace Failure (Dojo Conversations Episode 90)
As in any pursuit, the best thing you can do is approach everything in piping with an open mind. Failure is a teacher. And we can always learn new and better ways to do things if we don't assume we know something...
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419 - The Story of the Dojo (Dojo Conversations Episode 89)
This week, Andrew and Jim reflect on how the Dojo evolved from an idea about teaching a piping school in semesters online at the dawn of online classroom software, into what is now the world's largest and longest...
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418 - How to Free Your Pipe Band (Dojo Conversations Episode 88)
“Forget prizes. You’re out to be the best you can be, and that’s what you should aim for. Take care of that, and all your performances will improve.” ― Stuart Liddell, Pipe Major, Inveraray and District Pipe Band This...
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417 - The Intensity Equation (Dojo Conversations Episode 87)
Ever had a workout where you pushed it way too far? You may be surprised to learn you can do something similar when you’re playing your bagpipes… This week, Jim and Andrew discuss the consequences of overdoing...
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416 - Q&A: Answering Reddit Questions (Dojo Conversations Episode 86)
It’s another Q&A mailbag episode! But this time, we’re answering the many questions of the Reddit r/bagpipes community, who seem to be on to us checking them out… This week, Andrew and Jim answer questions ranging...
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415 - A North American Piper’s Guide to Scotland (Dojo Conversations Episode 85)
Is it worth the cost and effort for North American pipers and drummers to visit Scotland? Do general Scottish people care about the World Pipe Band Championships? Will you be a social pariah if you play your bagpipes...
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414 - How To Revive Your Stagnant Tunes (Dojo Conversations Episode 84)
Do you have any tunes in your repertoire that you don’t play well anymore? Perhaps you learned them when you weren’t as experienced and practiced in bad technique. Perhaps you’ve been playing them for so long that...
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413 - How To Be A Great Piper on Autopilot (Dojo Conversations Episode 83)
What if you could play your bagpipes without ever worrying about tuning or technique again? How much faster could you improve if you didn't have to think about every little step in your bagpipe practice? Couldn’t you...
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412 - Portant Parade Principles (Dojo Conversations Episode 82)
Like death and taxes, parades are an inevitable part of life for a piper. They can be long, hot, and exhausting. But they can also be a lot of fun if you approach them the right way! So how do you set yourself up for...
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411 - The Bagpiping AI Revolution (Dojo Conversations Episode 81)
Could AI ever replace bagpipers? This week, Andrew and Jim dive into the potential impact of AI on the bagpiping community and creativity in general, and AI's capabilities and limitations in generating music, writing,...
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410 - The Dangers of Solo Competing (Dojo Conversations Episode 80)
Would you rather perform at a wedding, or compete solo in front of a judge?Â
This week, Andrew and Jim look at the world of solo bagpipe competing, focusing on both the fun and the potential challenges involved. They...
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409 - What To Expect at Band and Solo Competitions (Dojo Conversations Episode 79)
How should you prepare for your first solo competition? What should you do the night before? On the day? And what can you expect when you arrive, during, and after you compete in both band and solo contests? This...
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