What if you could play your bagpipes without ever worrying about tuning or technique again? How much faster could you improve if you didn't...
Parades are an inevitable part of life for a piper. They can be long, hot, and exhausting. But they can also be a lot of fun if you approach them...
Unless you've been living under a rock the last couple of years, you've no doubt heard of artificial intelligence (AI).
Whether you think...
Would you rather perform at a wedding, or compete solo in front of a judge?
Many pipers would tell you they'd infinitely prefer the...
Whether you're walking the boards as a soloist or marching into the circle with your bandmates, if you've ever competed...
Andrew Douglas is a prolific practitioner of the bagpipe, active at the highest level of pipe bands, solo competition, teaching, and creative...
Before we start - I just want to thank my diligent co-author Dr. John Holcombe for helping me assemble this article!
This article was...
Ever met someone who can tell a fantastic story?
While anyone could recount the same facts and events so you knew what...
Why do pipers at all levels obsess over embellishments and deep-and-meaningful expression, when they can’t play to the beat or without...
If you’ve been playing your bagpipe chanter for any length of time, you’ll undoubtedly already have noticed there are a range of...
One of the first things you ever hear about when transitioning to the bagpipes is how we need to blow ‘steadily’ in order to produce a...
In the last of the “4 Questions” of bagpipe maintenance, we will be focused on maximizing the efficiency of our drone reeds. Think...
