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

176 - Everything that can go wrong with embellishments - (#PipersDojoTV - 015)

Everything that can go wrong with embellishments will eventually go wrong. The question is - can we diagnose the issues and not get "stuck" with bad embellishments? Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,...
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175 - Muscle memory vs. embellishments - (#PipersDojoTV - 014)

Muscle memory is a GOOD thing right? Well... sort of. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you there!
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174 - Basline and global embellishment elements - (#PipersDojoTV - 013)

Today we'll break down embellishments into their component parts, and instantly see what a huge tool this will be for improvement. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always...
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173 - Gracenote size - the taorluath and grip killer - (#PipersDojoTV - 012)

Are your gracenotes so big that they are "eclipsing" the substance of your grips and taorluaths? Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see you...
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172 - Rolling crossing noises in grips - (#PipersDojoTV - 011)

If you ever have had issues with grips, there's a very high likelihood it was caused by this problem. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat - always username 'pipersdojo' - we'll see...
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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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