Thinking about starting a pipe band?
It's an exciting – and daunting – prospect.
Where do you even begin? There's a bit more to it than just grabbin...
Pipers are constantly told to “blow tone” or "blow steady".
But what if that well-meaning advice is actually leading you astray?
Yes, steadiness mat...
Ever wondered how the truly great players achieve such outstanding levels of skill and mastery?Â
Is it innate talent? Luck of the draw? Divinely bles...
 In a world full of gadgets, digital bagpipe tuners are everywhere.
They're in our pockets, on our phones, and clipped onto our pipes.
But do we rea...
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...
