Piper's Dojo Audio Experience

Piper's Dojo Audio Experience

Hosted by: Andrew Douglas and the Piper's Dojo Team

The Dojo engages thousands of bagpipers around the globe, by harnessing the power of the internet to help connect those in the world who share a specific passion; enriching one's life through bagpipes.

All Episodes

Episodes

171 - The tune-as-you-go process - (#PipersDojoTV - 010)

In today's show, we cover the ultimate gig-playing discovery: the tune-as-you-go process. Never struggle to find a place to tune at a gig ever again! Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and...
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170 - On-the-day gig scheduling grid - (#PipersDojoTV - 009)

On the day of the gig, it's important to time things out perfectly to guarantee the best possible sound, performance, and professionalism. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat -...
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169 - Your pre-gig checklist - (#PipersDojoTV - 008)

Whenever you play a gig, it's all fun and games until you forget something major that can ruin the event for your (paying) client. Here's a pre-gig checklist to ensure nothing ever goes catastrophically wrong at your...
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168 - Missing the gig; a painful story - (#PipersDojoTV - 007)

What's the worst thing that's ever happened to you at a bagpipe gig? Andrew shares his worst memory with you today. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo'...
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167 - Gig phone call protocol - (#PipersDojoTV - 006)

Here's exactly what to say, how to say it, and why. When it comes to booking gigs over the phone - this is your guide! Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username...
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166 - Recording yourself habitually - (#PipersDojoTV - 005)

In this episode, we talk about how to develop your playing (and perhaps more importantly: how to start to get over your NERVES) by recording yourself habitually. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,...
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165 - The late-on-purpose expression technique - (#PipersDojoTV - 004)

If you're ready for a great technique to "soop up" your expression, be sure to tune into today's episode outlining the "late on purpose" expression technique. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube,...
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164 - Rushing the beat - (#PipersDojoTV - 003)

95% of bagpipers struggle with rushing the beat. If you think you're in the rare 5% - you NEED to listen carefully to this one! Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username...
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163 - Creating the perfect practice calendar - (#PipersDojoTV - 002)

If you're serious about striving for the next grade level, you need to *reverse engineer* your success. To start with, let's draw out the perfect practice calendar to help us reach our goal. Connect with us on...
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162 - How to get to the next grade level - (#PipersDojoTV - 001)

Have you ever wondered why you're struggling to get to the next grade level? Sit in with Andrew today as we formulate a SPECIFIC PLAN for reaching your bagpiping goals. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,...
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161 - Bagpipe Key-Performance-Indicators - 07.15.2015

Athletes, Businesses, Schools, and all sorts of other activities carefully track DATA (yep, numberā€™s n stuff) in order to measure improved or lacking performance. Have you ever considered doing the same for your own...
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160 - Man vs. Band Practice - 07.08.2015

In the attempt to actually do something useful, weā€™re going to talk about what Vin, Carl and I do each and every time we prepare for a band practice to make sure that weā€™re in tip top shape (and we avoid the pipe...
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