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488 - Everything We Learned About Bagpipes This Year (Dojo Conversations Episode 151)
In this annual Year in Review, Andrew and Jim reflect on a big year of piping, podcasting, and life at the Dojo – revisiting standout moments, recurring lessons, and the ideas that shaped the year.
Let us know in the...
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487 - It's a Wonderful Pipe (Dojo Conversations Episode 150)
Some Christmas episodes are carefully scripted… and some are joyfully handed over to the robots.
This week, Andrew and Jim continue their annual holiday tradition by letting AI loose on a Christmas special — with...
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486 - When Your Chanter Won’t Behave (And What to Do About It)
This week on Dojo's "Friday Strike In" Q&A Hour, Andrew works through a stack of real-world piping questions, starting with how to balance low A and low G and expanding into the practical realities of tuning,...
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485 - Does Failing Faster Make You A Better Piper?
Ever wondered why some pipers seem to bounce back from mistakes effortlessly – or why your pipes sometimes feel great one day and impossible the next?
This week, Andrew and Carl dig into a whirlwind of community...
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484 - Rejected Ideas, Great Advice (Dojo Conversations Episode 149)
Some episodes are carefully planned… and some are rescued straight out of the garbage can. Â
This week, Andrew and Jim wrap up the year by rifling through the legendary “maybe later” pile – a collection of rejected...
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483 - Composing the Future of Piping with John Dew
This week, we sit down with renowned piper and composer John Dew for a deep dive into his latest project, John Dew's Pipe Suites.
From the story behind the book to the evolution of harmony in bagpipe music, John walks...
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482 - How to Learn Tunes By Ear (Dojo Conversations Episode 148)
Learning by ear can feel both magical and maddening… and it’s one of the most powerful skills a musician can build.
This week, Andrew and Jim tackle how to learn tunes by ear, using the tune “Green Monster” as their...
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481 - Why You Can’t Hear Your Own Mistakes
Ever wondered why those pesky crossing noises always show up when you’re playing in front of a judge?
This week, Andrew and Carl tackle one of piping’s most frustrating mysteries: how nerves mess with your finger...
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480 - How To Take And Give Criticism (Dojo Conversations Episode 147)
Why does criticism feel so uncomfortable, and yet matter so much for growth?
This week, Andrew and Jim unpack the messy, meaningful world of critique: how to receive it without spiraling, how to give it without...
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479 - Can Playing in a Band Sabotage Your Solo Piping?
Ever wondered if playing in a band might actually sabotage your solo piping?
This week, Andrew and Carl dive into the age-old struggle between band tempos, solo control, and the chaos that happens when adrenaline...
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478 - Bagpipes, Breakdowns, and Life Lessons (Dojo Conversations Episode 146)
What do old cars and bagpipes have in common? More than you might think...
This week, Andrew and Jim take a joyride through the surprisingly parallel worlds of mechanical tinkering and musical maintenance – from leaky...
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477 - Could Singing Be the Secret to Great Piping? (Dojo U Q&A Session)
What if learning piobaireachd could feel as natural as singing it?
This week, Andrew and Carl dive deep into one of the most expressive and mysterious corners of piping: piobaireachd singing – and the fascinating...
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