493 - Why Fundamentals Beat Shortcuts Every Time (Dojo U Strike In Q&A Session)

Improving your piping isn't about chasing quick fixes; it's about rebuilding your playing from the ground up.

This week in our Q&A session, Andrew and Carl tackle some common (and misunderstood) questions in piping, from drone reed warm-up and finger speed to pibroch traditions and playing with other instruments.

Here’s what we cover this week:

• 00:05 – Do Drone Reeds Need to Warm Up?
• 06:00 – Interactive Player Harmony & Feature Updates
• 06:55 – How to Get Faster Fingers (Without Shortcuts)
• 15:30 – Why Pibroch Players Walk While Playing
• 19:00 – Five Phases to Bagpipe Freedom Course Overview
• 25:10 – Standard vs B-Flat Chanter Explained
• 30:00 – Concert Pitch & Playing with Other Instruments