Ever tried something new – after watching a seasoned professional make it look easy and thinking "Huh, I could do that!" – only to fail spectacularly?...
Ever feel like your Grade 5 pipe band is just one mistake away from a total (banjo) breakdown?
Getting a solid sound for bands at this level is tough...
Ever been frustrated by vague, subjective feedback from a judge or teacher?Â
"Just blow tone!"
“Just hold the low As at the end of bar 1 more.”
"Pl...
Ever felt overwhelmed by a stack of tunes you need to learn?
You're not alone. Many of us start a new year filled with the excitement of plunging int...
Ever wonder what separates the good bagpipers from really great bagpipers?
Hours of practice? Just getting enough reps in to really nail that reperto...
Many of us shy away from recording our playing. But regularly recording yourself and getting feedback on areas to improve is a must if you're serious ...
Do you avoid recording yourself? Get nervous at the idea of people listening to you play?Â
Although it can be nerve wracking – very few of us like th...
Would you learn to drive in a Formula 1 car? Or master flight in a Boeing 787 Dreamliner? Of course not! These tools are for seasoned experts, not beg...
It's nearly time to tune up and play Auld Lang Syne... but before you do, whether you've had a year filled with piping triumphs, challenges, or a mix ...
Highland bagpipe makers are turning well-crafted sets of pipes made from both wood and plastic.
Plastic bagpipes are manufactured using polyoxymethyl...
In this festive episode, Jim and Andrew present another AI-penned Christmas poem: 'A Piper's Night Before Christmas,' featuring Jolly St Blow, the myt...
I hear this question often: "Do you need a second set of bagpipes that are set up for solo competition?"
It’s natural to wonder if you need a special...
