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438 - The Game-Changing Power of Recording Your Practice (Dojo Conversations Ep 108)
Do you avoid recording yourself? Get nervous at the idea of people listening to you play? Although it can be nerve wracking, recording yourself for analysis is a must if you want to improve your playing. This week,...
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437 - Why Simple Tools Build Better Pipers (Dojo Conversations Ep 107)
Would you want to learn to drive in a Formula 1 race-car, or learn to fly an airplane in a Boeing 787 Dreamliner?
Even if it sounds really cool, in reality, high-end sophisticated tools are designed for masters of...
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436 - Another Year In The Bag (Dojo Conversations Ep 106)
Happy New Year – almost! This week Andrew and Jim revisit some of the highs, the lows, and everything in between – including Jim's hair, which is basically a third host at this point – as we reflect on the pod's...
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435 - St Blow's Blessings for the Season(ing) (Dojo Conversations Ep 105)
In this festive episode, Jim and Andrew present another AI-penned Christmas poem: 'A Piper's Night Before Christmas,' featuring Jolly St Blow, the mythical Highland Loon, and an oddly defensive AI author... Enjoy,...
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434 - Do You Need A Second Instrument for Solo Contests? (Dojo Conversations Ep 104)
The mailbag has arrived again! This week, Will asks: “…I want to build a set of pipes, specifically for solo competition… what should I look at for a purpose built solo bagpipe?”
Andrew and Jim chat through whether...
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433 - Daily Action Will Transform Your Piping (Dojo Conversations Episode 103)
Is it better to do a little bit every day… or a massive catch up session every once in a while?
If you’ve ever tried to get fit, go on a diet, or even keep your teeth clean… it should probably go without saying...
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432 - Top Secrets of Ensemble Judges (Dojo Conversations Episode 102)
Do pipers or drummers make better ensemble judges? This week, Ed Best is back, joining Andrew and Jim to reveal all the secrets about the role of ensemble judges in pipe band competitions. The cover the differences in...
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431 - The Power of Immersion (Dojo Conversations Episode 101)
What is the single greatest correlate to success in any pursuit? This week, Andrew and Jim are chatting all things immersion (including a detour into Adam Sandler movies) and how learning by doing and maintaining an...
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430 - Should You Circular Breathe As A Bagpiper? (Dojo Conversations Episode 100)
It's Episode 100 of the Dojo Conversations Podcast! Well, kind of... Anyway, to celebrate 100 continuous weeks of streaming directly into your ears, Andrew's agreed to suffer through all the topics he doesn't want...
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429 - How to Write a Bagpipe Tune (Dojo Conversations Episode 99)
Have you ever wanted to write a bagpipe tune? This week, Andrew and Jim show you how to do it by composing a brand new tune live on air! They discuss the process of composing music, exploring different techniques and...
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428 - 11 Simple Habits That Will Overhaul Your Piping (Dojo Conversations Episode 98)
What if 11 small changes could make an enormous difference to your piping progress? This week, Andrew and Jim dive into the 11 commandments of mastery – Andrew’s blueprint of habits that lead to great bagpiping, but...
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427 - Are Drummers Just Different? With Ed Best (Dojo Conversations Episode 97)
Is Scottish snare drumming really that different from other kinds of drumming... or from piping? This week, prolific drummer, judge and tutor Ed Best once again drops in to chat all things snare drumming with Andrew...
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