Piper's Dojo Audio Experience
Episodes
106 - Guiding Principles for Improving Your Bagpiping - 04.16.2014
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Just like in “real life,” bagpiping does have several key guiding principles that will help you develop into a good player. Discipline, problem so...
105 - Guide to Solo Competing 2014 - 04.09.2014
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s show, we’re going to start by showing where all the games are this summer! Are there any that are worth travelling a bit to? Then, ...
104 - Pipe Band Magicianship - 04.02.2014
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We didn’t get around to talking about top secret magician stuff for pipe bands! To get a pipe band in tune, you really just need one thing: MAGIC. W...
103 - Secret Bagpipe Tricks - 03.26.2014
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We’re going to talk about some key tricks that pros use to master certain elements of their playng. From tuning, to practicing, to pipe bands, we’...
100 - Bagpipe Rules, Regulations and Etiquette - 03.19.2014
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve been around the game a long time, and for us, the “rules” of piping are 2nd nature! But, that might not be the same for everyone, and so w...
099 - Drone Drys, Hemp Technique, and More - 03.12.2014
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As a follow up to last week, we wanted to take some more time to address viewer questions about learning the pipes. Tune in today to ask anything you ...
098 - Sleepless in G-H-Beattle - 03.05.2014
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever get stuck with a bagpipe problem that you don’t know how to solve… to the point where you lose sleep over it? Don’t worry. You’re ...
097 - Must-Have Bagpipe Music - 02.26.2014
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew, Vin, and Carl will go through their favorite must-have piping music. From albums, to DVDs, to YouTubes, to music books, we’ll cover it all! ...
096 - St. Patrick’s Parade Day Preparation - 02.19.2014
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
St. Patrick’s month is almost upon us, and there’s no sign that our weather will be accommodating this year! How do pipers survive – nay, THRIVE...
095 - Redux: Practice Tips that Really Work - 02.12.2014
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we had a lot of snow up here in NY, so today we’ll re-discuss practice tips that really work! We’ll look into the short term, the long t...
094 - Let’s Talk Manometers - 01.29.2014
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We’ll get together this week with Vin to discuss one of our favorite topics: Manometers! January 29th, 2014.
089 - Quick Q &A - 12.04.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Just a quick pre-Christmas Q & A. December 4th, 2013.
088 - Christmas Gifting Tips - 11.20.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today, let’s talk about how to get the good bagpipe loot from your wife this Christmas season! Also, we want to know what’s on your list this year...
087 - Open Q and A - 11.13.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’ll open the floor to any and all questions out there. What sort of things are you dying to know, but never had the chance to ask? November...
086 - Composing Tips, Tricks, and Materials - 11.06.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
085 - Spoooky Bagpiping and Drumming Horror Stories - 10.30.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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? Ho...
084 - The Top 50 Tunes Everyone Should Know - 10.16.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
083 - Composing, Arranging, and Drum Scores for Pipe Bands - 10.09.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
081 - Pipe Band New-Year Resolutions - 09.25.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 S...
080 - Pipe Band Essentials - 09.18.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 18...
079 - Practice Tricks and Tips - 09.11.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 mos...
078 - Bagpipers’ New Year! - 09.04.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
077 - Ask Us Anything - 08.28.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 2...
075 - Worlds Week – News and Scuttlebutt - 08.14.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 coo...
074 - Pipe Hacks, New Toys, and More! - 08.07.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
073 - You Be the Judge – Grade 2 Worlds Hopefuls - 07.31.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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.
072 - You Be the Judge – Worlds Ramp Up Edition - 07.24.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, a you-be-the-judge special, highlighting bands hoping to be World Champions in less than a month! July 24th, 2013.
071 - Open Q and A - 07.17.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Andrew, Carl, and several other Oran Mor members will be in the house. Let’s just have an open session to see what things are out there t...
070 - How Oran Mor Operates - 07.10.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re going to discuss how we built Oran Mor from the ground up, and how we currently operate. July 10th, 2013
069 - Amazing Technologies for Bagpipers - 07.03.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re going to look at some awesome technologies you can use to help your piping. The Dojo uses a lot of technology, and we’ll share so...
068 - Bagpipes Drawing & All About Beginning Pipers - 06.26.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re going to talk about the process of beginning the bagpipes. What to do and what not to do, both from the student perspective and the...
066 - You be the judge – Top Secret Edition - 06.12.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have some top secret recordings, and it’s your job to tell us who’s the best. Trust me – this’ll be a lot of fun! Only on Dojo Un...
065 - You be the judge – Kingston, Ontario Edition - 06.05.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
At the same time the British Championships were going on (we judged them last week), the first big grade one contest in Ontario was happening. We’ll...
064 - You be the judge – British Championships Edition - 05.29.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The season is off and running in the RSPBA – let’s see if our results match that of the judges! We’ll use live polls and then match things up wi...
063 - Playing Weddings and Funerals - 05.22.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew’s away today, so Carl and Vin will play! Let’s talk about Weddings and Funerals. What’s the best way to plan for them? How do you tune up...
062 - Adam Quinn & Top Secret Maintenance Tricks - 05.15.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Shh. We have some top secret maintenance tricks we’re going to share with you. But don’t tell anyone, because they are secret. Also, Adam Quinn co...
061 - Chord Progressions in Bagpipe Music - 05.08.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Believe it or not, bagpipe music is quite similar to actual music! One of the things that a lot of pipers dont’ realize is – we follow chord progr...
060 - In Defense of Drumming - 05.01.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, the show reached pure CONTROVERSY over the validity of drumming in general. Vin started it, and then many in the crowd piled on. Guest “A...
059 - How many bagpipe tunes are there in the universe? - 04.24.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
No drummers were harmed in the production of this podcast. Repertoire expansion! How many bagpipe tunes are there in the universe? Well, you couldn’...
058 - Our Favorite Books About Music - 04.17.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There are tons of books out there about creating music, several of which have really inspired us here at the Dojo. We’ll talk about the brave new wo...
057 - Derek Midgely - 04.10.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Scottish piping versus the rest of the world! What is it that makes piping out of Scotland so good? We’ll talk about this with special guest Derek M...
056 - Happy Birthday Dojo U – A Year in Review - 04.03.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dojo University hits its first anniversary! It’s seems like we’ve always been here, but yes, Dojo U has been delivering the finest bagpipe instruc...
055 - Sight Reading and Memorization Tips - 03.27.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The bagpipe is one of the few instruments where players do NOT watch their music scores while performing. We’ll talk about the challenges of memoriz...
054 - Transitioning to the Bagpipes from the Practice Chanter - 03.20.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Transitioning to the Bagpipe. What are some of the tips and tricks to starting off on this “beast” of an instrument? We’ll talk about all the th...
053 - Springtime Development Tips and Tricks - 03.13.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Spring Training! It’s time to get into form for the coming performance season. Whether you’re an active competing soloist or do the gig circuit, t...
052 - Putting the “bag” into bagpiping - 03.06.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The “bag” in bagpipes. The seasons are changing and it is a good time to start fresh with a new pipe bag. But where do you start?
050 - Metro Cup Review & Why the Greats are Great - 02.20.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The famous Metro Cup was this past weekend, and Vin was there first hand. How did it go? Vin and hopefully you (you know, the guests) will have some t...
049 - Bagpipe Maintenance is a Lifestyle Choice - 02.13.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to bagpipe sound – you’ve gotta start somewhere. And actually, it’s impossible to produce good tone or tuning without a foundation...
048 - Allan MacKenzie’s new book of Cape Breton Music - 02.06.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Allan MacKenzie has compiled an excellent new collection of Cape Breton music for pipers called “Co-chruinneachadh MhicChoinnich,” which contains ...
047 - Getting your Bagpipe to Produce Dynamics - 01.30.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As pipers, we’re in a bit of a bind in that we only have one “volume” we can play, and that volume is best described as… well… loud. However...
046 - How Bagpipe Sound Works – a Little Bit of Physics (w/ Matt Griffin)- 01.23.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Griffin is joining us today, and we’re going to talk a lot about sound and how it works. He will be teaching an all-new class at Dojo U called ...
045 - The Art of Art-iculation - 01.16.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Different instruments articulate notes and rhythms in different ways. We use gracenotes, and gracenote combinations called doublings. This week, we’...
044 - New Year’s Resolution: Banish Crossing Noises - 01.02.2013
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We’re going to talk crossing noises this week. Believe it or not – you still have crossing noises in your playing. Yep. Even you. We do too! Cross...
043 - Improving Your Pipe Section in Winter, Ancient Piobaireachd Manuscripts - 12.12.2012
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s hard to get your band together over the holidays, and, let’s face it, even the pipe major is a bit lax in regards to playing regularly when i...
042 - Formulating your Bagpiping Christmas List (Carl’s Favorite Things) - 12.05.2012
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas is coming, and it’s time to get your Bagpiping Christmas list together! We’ll go through a lot of the great products we have that are pe...
041 - Christmas Music, and Playing Gigs in the Cold - 11.28.2012
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We look at a bunch of Christmas Carols that can be played on the pipes and we talk about how to survive playing bagpipes in the cold!
040 - We’re Thankful for Bagpipe Music - 11.21.2012
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the eve of our Thanksgiving day, we’re thankful for bagpipe music. We’ll listen to tons of music, and generally reflect on how awesome bagpipes...
039 - Jigs, Without the Fuss - 11.14.2012
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We do a redo of the jig’s show, because Andrew had to miss last week. What makes jigs tick? Why are they so much fun to listen to, and even more fun...
037 - Pipe Major Robert Mathieson Interview - 10.24.2012
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, special guest Rab Mathieson joins us from Scotland to hang out, and discuss some of the things that define who he is, and how he has been s...
036 - Nicol Brown Recap, and Picking the Right Tunes - 10.17.2012
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
his week, we’ll listen to and discuss some highlights from the Nicol Brown Amateur Invitational, and we will also look at issues surrounding how you...
035 - Donald Lindsay on Creating Environments where Bagpiping Can Thrive - 10.10.2012
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re looking into Donald Lindsay’s great article in the recent issue of the Voice Magazine. In this article, Donald interviews some of...
034 - Fall Line-Up Premier Week - 10.03.2012
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’ll discuss how our Fall Line-Up in unravelling, and revelations that have already been had! What is there to learn from these great te...
033 - Zen and the Art of Bagpiping - 09.26.2012
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’ll take several amazing Zen quotes and see if they apply to bagpiping. Also – an amazing bagpipe polishing trick! September 26th, 20...
032 - Sheeps, Goats, and Short Term Goals - 09.19.2012
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about the new Lee and Sons Sheepskin (and goatskin!) bags with zippers – a giant leap for mankind. Also, short term goal setting. ...
031 - Success Week - 09.12.2012
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week is about success in bagpiping, with lots of thoughts about how success is earned. September 12th, 2012.
030 - You Be the Judge, Cowal Edition - 08.29.2012
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week: a “you be the judge” with the Cowal Championships.
029 - Maureen Connor and Eric MacNeill on Winning the Worlds in Novice Juvenille - 08.22.2012
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week Maureen Connor and Eric MacNeill join us to talk about the Scotia Glenville Pipe Band, and their recent win at the Worlds in the Juvenille g...
028 - Live (Partly) from Invermark, and “Ask Andrew Anything” - 07.25.2012
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We’re visited by John Fisher, Reid Maxwell, and Donald Lindsay live from Invermark. Also, Andrew plays a lot of his own music, and some “lost” b...
027 - “Scuttlebutt” from around the Piping World - 07.18.2012
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and Vin and Carl discussed the NY Metro Pipe Band, the Body Beat, and Xavier Bodoureiu’s new album “A Unan”
026 - Triumph Street Listening Party - 07.11.2012
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and Vin listened to their favorite tracks from the new Dowco Triumph Street album, and discuss the band, and what makes them such a FORCE! July...
025 - The Season is Heating Up - 06.27.2012
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We listen to several bands from around the scene, including City of Washington, Great Lakes Pipe Band, the SFU pipe band, and the Triumph Street Pipe ...
024 - Unconscious Competence - 06.20.2012
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about some deep philosophical things that can help you as a player! We also listen to some great celtic fusion music. June 20th, 2012.
023 - You Be The Judge – Part II - 06.13.2012
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You be the judge, part 2. Last week, we had three very different bands. This week, we add a fourth band and give you something much closer to judge. W...
022 – You Be The Judge! - 06.06.2012
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You be the judge! We listened to 3 mystery bands, and let the audience judge the result. Did our audience agree with the real-world judges?
021 – North American Grade 1 Bands; Early Season Listen - 05.30.2012
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s early in the season – let’s see how things are looking across North American Grade 1 Bands! Peel Police, Toronto Police, Oran Mor, 78th Fra...
020 – Fair Hill Grade II Contest Recap - 05.23.2012
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We listen to the Grade II contest from Fair Hill, Maryland, and analyze the two performances. We then get into what it takes to grow and develop a ban...
018 – SFU in NYC Recap, and Fostering Piping Culture - 05.09.2012
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We listen to some more SFU, and then talk about their show, their band, and how they can play at such a high level – why can’t we do that? Andrew ...
017 – SFU Pipe Band Concert, and Recording One’s Self! - 05.02.2012
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We listen to two tracks by the SFU pipe band, and discuss their upcoming concert in NYC. Then, we talk about the art (and phobia) of recording one’s...
016 - Donald MacPherson, Route 66, and More! - 04.25.2012
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode: We listen to two tracks the late great Donald MacPherson, and talk a bit about his career. Then, some guests discuss their exper...
015 - "You're Doing it Wrong," Drone Swabbing, and Route 66 - 04.18.2012
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode: We listen to two tracks by Celtic Bands that are taking a new approach. Andrew and Vin talk about two PipeHacker articles. Carl ...
014 - PipeHacker.com, Rab Wallace, I got a Kiss of the King's Hand, the Piper's Third - 04.11.2012
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode: Carl and Andrew discuss how things are going at Dojo U. Vin introduces PipeHacker.com, and discusses upcoming projects. Andrew r...
Bagpipe Nation - 013 - Grade 3 Bands At Fair Hill Games - 05.26.2011
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this recorded episode, hosts Andrew Douglas and Vince Janoski play desktop judge and review the Grade 3 band performances from this past weekend's ...
Bagpipe Nation - 012 - Practicing For Success - 04.28.2011
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this recorded episode, hosts Andrew Douglas and Vince Janoski talk about how to practice for success. Andrew unlocks the methods for creating an ef...
Bagpipe Nation - 011 - Spring Training Workshops And Competition Extinction II - 04.14.2011
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Andrew Douglas and Vince Janoski talk about this weekend's Oran Mor Spring Training workshops and delve further into the problem and solution to...
Bagpipe Nation - 010 - Grade 4 Full-Piobaireachd Rule - 03.31.2011
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Vince Janoski and Andrew Douglas chat with special guest Nate Wahlgren in a lively discussion on the current logic of the EUSPBA's Grade 4 full-...
Bagpipe Nation - 009 - Jack Lee Talks Reeds - 03.24.2011
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Vince Janoski and Andrew Douglas chat with special guest Jack Lee about the finer points of working with chanter reeds, why he began making his ...
Bagpipe Nation - 008 - Self-Critiquing Skills - 03.17.2011
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this pre-recorded session, hosts Andrew Douglas and Vince Janoski talk about recording yourself and building self-critiquing skills. March 17th, 20...
Bagpipe Nation - 007 - Interview With Adam Holdaway 03.10.2011
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Vince Janoski and Andrew Douglas present a recorded session with special guest Adam Holdaway of the Stuart Highlanders. We talk some about where...
Bagpipe Nation - 006 - Bagpipe Competition Extinction Events - 3.03.2011
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Vince Janoski and Andrew Douglas chat with special guest Adam Holdaway of the Stuart Highlanders, talk about the potential extinction of our bag...
Bagpipe Nation - 005 - The Metro Cup - 02.24.2011
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Vince Janoski brings choice highlights from The Metro Cup Highland Bagpipe Championship from Saturday February 19. The playlist brings the medley perf...
Bagpipe Nation - 004 - Travelling to Scotland and the Worlds - 02.15.2011
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Andrew Douglas and Vince Janoski discuss the plans and tips for taking your pipe band to Scotland with guests Betsy Douglas of Oran Mor, Cliff R...
Bagpipe Nation - 003 - A to Z on Solo Competing - 02.03.2011
02 Feb 2011
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show hosts Andrew Douglas and Vince Janoski tackle the game of solo bagpipe competition and help listeners navigate the trickier parts ...
Bagpipe Nation - 002 - Donald Lindsay Canntaireachd Discussion - 01.27.2011
26 Jan 2011
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show hosts Andrew Douglas and Vince Janoski have an excellent discussion on the details of canntaireachd and piobaireachd with special ...
Bagpipe Nation - 001 - Kansas City Recap - 01.20.2011
19 Jan 2011
Contributed by Lukas
On this webcast hosts Andrew Douglas and Vince Janoski recap the 10th Winter Storm weekend in Kansas City, Missouri with event organizer Cliff Davis. ...