Everything that can go wrong with embellishments will eventually go wrong. The question is - can we diagnose the issues and not get "stuck" with bad embellishments? Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!
Muscle memory is a GOOD thing right? Well... sort of. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!
Today we'll break down embellishments into their component parts, and instantly see what a huge tool this will be for improvement. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!
Are your gracenotes so big that they are "eclipsing" the substance of your grips and taorluaths? Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!
If you ever have had issues with grips, there's a very high likelihood it was caused by this problem. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!
In today's show, we cover the ultimate gig-playing discovery: the tune-as-you-go process. Never struggle to find a place to tune at a gig ever again! Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!
On the day of the gig, it's important to time things out perfectly to guarantee the best possible sound, performance, and professionalism. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!
Whenever you play a gig, it's all fun and games until you forget something major that can ruin the event for your (paying) client. Here's a pre-gig checklist to ensure nothing ever goes catastrophically wrong at your bagpipe gigs. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!
What's the worst thing that's ever happened to you at a bagpipe gig? Andrew shares his worst memory with you today. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!
Here's exactly what to say, how to say it, and why. When it comes to booking gigs over the phone - this is your guide! Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!
In this episode, we talk about how to develop your playing (and perhaps more importantly: how to start to get over your NERVES) by recording yourself habitually. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!
If you're ready for a great technique to "soop up" your expression, be sure to tune into today's episode outlining the "late on purpose" expression technique. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!
95% of bagpipers struggle with rushing the beat. If you think you're in the rare 5% - you NEED to listen carefully to this one! Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!
If you're serious about striving for the next grade level, you need to *reverse engineer* your success. To start with, let's draw out the perfect practice calendar to help us reach our goal. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!
Have you ever wondered why you're struggling to get to the next grade level? Sit in with Andrew today as we formulate a SPECIFIC PLAN for reaching your bagpiping goals. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!
Athletes, Businesses, Schools, and all sorts of other activities carefully track DATA (yep, number’s n stuff) in order to measure improved or lacking performance. Have you ever considered doing the same for your own improvement? July 15th, 2015.
In the attempt to actually do something useful, we’re going to talk about what Vin, Carl and I do each and every time we prepare for a band practice to make sure that we’re in tip top shape (and we avoid the pipe major’s wrath!) July 8th, 2015.
Well, it’s time to throw down our predictions for 2015. Then, we’ll listen a bit to the lastest championship overseas. July 1st, 2015.
This week, we’ll listen to several great new medleys that Grade 1 Bands are playing this year over in the UK. What do you think about the arrangements, and the performances themselves? June 24th, 2015.
Vin has dug up some amazing recordings from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Let’s have a glimpse at just how far we’ve come!
This past weekend, the first major event for grade 1 bands in the RSPBA occurred. You be the judge! Who wins? June 3rd, 2015.
This past weekend, the first major event for grade 1 bands in the North Eastern sector of North America to get out and play. You be the judge! Who wins? May 27th, 2015.
It’s been a while since we talked about the status of the piping world. How do we set up the perfect environment for our music to thrive? May 20th, 2015.
A fun class this week, using old Confucius quotes and relating them to bagpipes! March 6th, 2015.
We’ve got some leftover great questions from last week, so we’ll start back in on them this week! April 3rd, 2015.
We’re overdue for an open session where you can ask us anything! March 25th, 2015.
This week, we’ll pick up with some more of the essential music theory for bagpipers. We’ll go into more depth about harmonies, and the simplicity of the bagpipe scale.
This week, let’s look at some basics of music theory, from bagpipers’ perspective. What sorts of things are going on in the world of bagpipe music that, once understood, can help us compose, harmonize, and even play with other instruments? March 11th, 2015.
In this week’s show, we’re going to decode the mystical nature of bagpipe expression. At the end of the day, it’s all basic fundamentals skills, and NOT magic. Do we need to learn the skills associated with expression? Yes. But we don’t need “talent” or “enlightenment” to do so! March 4th, 2015.
Last weekend, the world’s best hit the boards in New Jersey. Our very own Vince Janoski was there, and thus we’ll have a full review of the goings on! February 25th, 2015.
