Sadly, very few pipers are free to transcend their current level of piping because they are trapped by certain bad habits that make it impossible...
Ever pushed yourself to the brink during a workout only to realize, too late, that you might have overdone it? You're not alone. Many of us have...
Do you have any tunes in your repertoire that you don’t play well anymore?
Perhaps you learned them when you weren’t as...
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...
