Piper's Dojo Blog: Tips and Inspiration for Bagpipe Enthusiasts

Do You Need a Second Set of Bagpipes? maintenance solo competing solo competition Dec 16, 2024

I hear this question often: "Do you need a second set of bagpipes that are set up for solo competition?"

It’s natural to wonder if you need a special...

What Tune Setting Should I Play in a Solo Competition? solo competition Sep 29, 2024

"Do I have to play the standard setting of a tune in a solo competition?"

It's a question I hear all the time at the Dojo.

The simple answer is yo...

The Dangers of Solo Competing nerves performance anxiety solo competing solo competition Jun 30, 2024

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 first. After all...

What a Judge Wants competing competition judge judging solo competition May 29, 2024

When you prepare for solo competition, usually one question is on your mind: what will the judge be listening for?

Will they be able to tell if you a...