448 - The 3-Step Formula for Mastering Steady Blowing (Dojo Conversations Episode 118)

Ever been told to ‘blow tone’? What if that familiar advice is actually leading you astray? 

Of course, steadiness matters—but before you can maintain steady blowing, you need to know what you're aiming for. For pipers, that target is the sweet spot—the pressure that produces the best tonal quality. Without it, steadiness won’t help you sound better.

In this episode, Andrew and Jim break down why tonal quality comes first, how to find your sweet spot, and why steady blowing naturally follows when you get it right.

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Here’s what we discuss this week:

00:00 Introduction 

02:49 Chatting Weather

03:04 The Trifecta Concept

03:37 Mastering the Steady Blowing Trifecta

05:28 Archery and Bagpipes: Drawing Parallels

07:21 Finding the Sweet Spot

14:01 Physical Steady Blowing Techniques

16:44 Mental Blowing Anomalies

23:30 Practical Tips and Conclusion