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Piper's Dojo Audio Experience

Andrew Douglas and the Piper's Dojo Team
Bagpipes
Bagpiping
Music Education
Tuning
Pipe Bands
Music Composition
Competitions
Practice Techniques
Rhythm
Piping Community
Scotland
Drone Reeds
Highland Games
Piper's Dojo
Embellishments
Learning Process
Intensity Equation
Chanter
Music Theory
Music Immersion

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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Latest Episodes

Real Feedback Month has officially kicked off at Dojo U!

On this week's Q&A session, we explain how to get the most out of this special monthly theme, then dive into our regularly scheduled burning piping questions, covering a range of topics includ... more

Most advice about becoming a better musician sounds simple enough. But is any of it actually useful?

This week, Andrew and Jim work through an article by a veteran bass player and music journalist who offers five tips for becoming a better musician.... more

This week on Dojo U’s "Strike-In" Q&A, Andrew and Carl launch our special "Real Feedback Month" – you can join Dojo U before June 5th for a free 30-day trial and get direct feedback on your real summer repertoire through live critiques, recording rev... more

Pìobaireachd can feel intimidating for so many pipers… so why do the people who fall in love with it become completely obsessed?

In this first episode of a new multi-part series, Andrew and Jim explore the historic, musical and sometimes mysterious ... more

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Recent Guests

John Dew
Composer and bagpiper, known for his innovative pipe suites
Episode: 483 - Composing the Future of Piping with John Dew
Micah Babinski
Composer, bagpipe player, and author of The Green Monster Collection
Episode: 475 - How To Publish Tunes with Special Guest Micah Babinski (plus Q&As)
Ed Best
Musician with a background in percussion and drumming
Episode: 427 - Are Drummers Just Different? With Ed Best (Dojo Conversations Episode 97)

Hosts

Andrew Douglas
Host of Piper's Dojo Audio Experience; frequently leads discussions on piping technique, education, and community.
Jim
Co-host who drives conversation, asks probing questions, and shares practical piping insights.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 104 ratings
  • Great Piping Podcast

    Stumbled across this on a Facebook reel a couple years ago, it helped me really start to get where I wanted to be in my piping! Its also fun, entertaining, relevant and educational

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gilbertmatt2
    United States3 months ago
  • What an excellent find for pipers!

    Love these two! The analogy of the old truck and the set of Bagpipes and what to do is class! Very much enjoyed this episode and will listen again in future. Thanks guys.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sharon sutton
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    I’ve been piping on and off for about 30 years. I read Andrew’s book and then I thought I would check out his podcast. Lots of great stuff on here. Andrew has helped revitalize my love of the pipes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tim O the Piper
    United States8 months ago
  • Helpful bros

    A good pair talking about performance on an all encompassing instrument in a fun and friendly way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dannevans
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • A must listen for learners.

    The definitive weekly podcast for pipers, drummers, students and teachers of all levels.

    A duo that provides great insights and discussion into ‘pipe-band mentality’, building good practice habits, and developing the strength to combat the challenges that everyone who competes in any field of the highland arts will encounter.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ian.Noble
    Canadaa year ago

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Listeners praise the practical lessons and relaxed, informative tone.
The duo blends deep piping knowledge with approachable, practical guidance.
Episodes are consistently informative for both newcomers and seasoned players, with strong coaching emphasis.
Community feel and host expertise are repeatedly highlighted as differentiators.

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509 - Real Feedback Month is coming! Plus chanter tuning, synthetic reeds and more (Dojo U Q&A session)
Q: Sheila asks, if I have chronically sharp high Gs, where and how should I carve my chanter?
The guidance covers warming up before tuning, not over-tuning until the chanter settles, and choosing to raise the reed to balance high G and high A rather than aggressively carving early; carving tends to move the note closer to the reed, and the emphasis is on the top of the note rather than the bottom, with careful consideration of moisture and stability.
511 - Why Your Pipes May Feel Harder Than They Should (Dojo U Q&A Session)
Q: What etiquette should participants follow when sharing a recording for feedback?
Keep edits minimal, crop to a short, focused segment, and prepare the best possible clip to maximize usefulness for reviewers.
511 - Why Your Pipes May Feel Harder Than They Should (Dojo U Q&A Session)
Q: Is it acceptable to send in practice chanter recordings, or should we only send full pipes?
Full pipes are encouraged during peak season, but sending in practice chanter recordings is allowed in moderation.
511 - Why Your Pipes May Feel Harder Than They Should (Dojo U Q&A Session)
Q: How should we submit recordings for feedback, and what length is appropriate?
Submit short, minimally viable recordings via a single cloud link (not email files). Use unlisted YouTube links or other cloud links; avoid sending large files back and forth.
507 - Threaded drone reeds, competition grades and tempos, and using a hygrometer (Dojo U Q&A Session)
Q: Including links to phase passing recordings for Ken Graduation or phase gratings?
They're not always public, but there could be a plan to make phase examples available through timestamps or selective sharing with permission; logistics are still being considered.

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