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.

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Episodes

086 - Composing Tips, Tricks, and Materials - 11.06.2013

Whether we’re pipers or drumms (actually…ESPECIALLY if we’re drummers) there comes a time when we wish we had what it takes to compose something. Well, you do! Later tonight, Bruce starts his composing class, but...
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085 - Spoooky Bagpiping and Drumming Horror Stories - 10.30.2013

Halloween is tomorrow, so let’s talk about those nasty (and scary) moments in music when everything goes wrong! What’s your worst horror story? How do you deal with a crisis when it happens? October 30th, 2013.
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084 - The Top 50 Tunes Everyone Should Know - 10.16.2013

This week, we’re going to try something different. We’re going to poll our presenters and audience members and figure out the following – what are the top 50 tunes every piper and drummer should know? Sure, maybe we...
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083 - Composing, Arranging, and Drum Scores for Pipe Bands - 10.09.2013

This week, with the help of our drumming counterparts, we’re going to talk a little bit about composing, arranging, and drum scores for pipe bands. What are the things we need to consider? What do we need to be...
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081 - Pipe Band New-Year Resolutions - 09.25.2013

This week, we’re going to talk about several things you can do right now to make this year the best year your band has ever had. Tips, Tricks, and Strategy – don’t miss out! September 25th, 2013.
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080 - Pipe Band Essentials - 09.18.2013

It’s all about Pipe Bands this week. How do we operate a successful band? How do we practice better? How do we increase our membership? September 18th, 2013.
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079 - Practice Tricks and Tips - 09.11.2013

Today, we’ll reflect a little bit, and then move on to some tips and tricks regarding good practicing. Don’t miss out, if you want to make the most out of the upcoming year of piping. September 11th, 2013.
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078 - Bagpipers’ New Year! - 09.04.2013

Well, for most of the piping world, we’ve reached the bagpipers’ New Year! That means, all of the major competitions are done (maybe there are one or two left….) and it’s time to start planning for the upcoming year....
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077 - Ask Us Anything - 08.28.2013

This week, we’re simply going to open up the floor and talk about anything and everything! Come join us to kick back, relax, and talk shop! August 28th, 2013.
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075 - Worlds Week – News and Scuttlebutt - 08.14.2013

This week, we’ll check in on the Scotland scene and see what’s happening over there – how are the bands sounding? Who’s going to win? What cool stuff has been happening at Piping Live! ? August 14th, 2013.
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074 - Pipe Hacks, New Toys, and More! - 08.07.2013

This week, we’ll take a break from the you-be-the-judge season and look into some fun DIY bagpipe projects, some new techno toys we’ve discovered, and we’ll talk about how to avoid piper-stagnation during the summer...
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073 - You Be the Judge – Grade 2 Worlds Hopefuls - 07.31.2013

This week, a you-be-the-judge special, highlighting bands hoping to be World Champions in Grade 2 in less than a month! July 31st, 2013.
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