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330 Extras - Q&A Wrap Up on Moisture and Reed Strength (Dojo Conversations Ep 2.1)
We had some great questions submitted about our last two podcasts in the Dojo Conversations series, a new weekly show where we do a quick dive into some tips on a different piping topic each week. Andrew held a quick...
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330 - Got Moisture Problems? You Might Be Overlooking These 3 Things(Dojo Conversations Ep 2)
We need a certain amount of moisture in our bagpipes. But too much can be a major problem. Too many players reach straight for moisture control systems and fancy gadgets to manage it, but that's treating the symptom,...
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329 - Finding the Right Chanter Reed: The Scotland The Brave Test (Dojo Conversations Ep 1)
How do you know if your bagpipe chanter reed is the right strength for you? This simple test is a pretty foolproof way to find out... listen as we step you through how to do it, some of the factors that contribute to...
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328 - Metronomes And Simplified Settings - Don't Take My Word For It - 04.28.2022
Real bagpipers play with all the embellishments in. And they sure as heck never use metronomes, that's just ridiculous.
Ok... but what about real MUSICIANS?
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Free Workshop at Australia-friendly time! 11 Reasons Pipers Fail Redux
In case you weren't aware, I've been putting together some free workshops for anyone who'd like to attend over the long, cold winter here in New York.
I ran the first of these in November last year and had huge...
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326 - Tube vs. Gauge Style Manometer - Will I Ever "Get" Rhythm (Weekly Strike-in) - 01.14.2022
01:20 - Why is a tube-style manometer better than a gauge?
24:25 - Will I ever "get" rhythm "down"?
33:53 - Is Piobaireachd required to become a "real" piper? --> What IS a real piper?
If you enjoyed this, you...
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325 - How much "brain room" is needed to memorize tunes? (Weekly Strike-in) - 01.07.2022
Amongst other Q&A today, we discuss the problem of memorization. Is it possible for a 71-year-old to memorize more than a few tunes?
Is the bagpipe freedom process for beginners? How to transcribe the rhythm of a...
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Free Online Workshop this Sunday Nov 14 - 11 Reasons Pipers Fail
Register now at https://dojouniversity.com/workshop
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As you may have heard, I am putting together some free workshops this winter for anyone who'd like to attend. The first one will be this November 14th, at 1pm...
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324 - Is the Bagpipe Freedom Process for Beginners? (Weekly Strike-in) - 10.08.2021
Is the bagpipe freedom process for beginners? How to transcribe the rhythm of a tune you heard on YouTube. Embellishment discussion.
If you enjoyed this, you should try a Dojo University Premium Membership. Our...
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323 - Team Dojo? Gannaway Seasoning. Bagpipe Freedom - 07.09.2021
It's been a while since we behaved ourselves long enough to release a Friday Strike-in as a podcast! Enjoy some piping chatter.
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New Book! "Finding Bagpipe Freedom" - Order it Today
The book is now OUT of pre-order and ready for regular purchase. Order at http://BagpipeFreedom.com
The book is focused on fully exploring what you might recognize is the "Dojo U method," detailing our approach from...
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321 - Long Form Chat with Dr. Matthew Welch - 05.10.2021
Matthew Welch studied traditional Highland Bagpipe music with Gold Medalist masters such as James McIntosh M.B.E., Colin MacLellan, Mike Cusack, Jack Lee, Pipe Major Angus MacLellan, Andrew Wright and celebrated,...
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