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Andrew Douglas performs his own composition of Hans Zimmer's Inception score mashed up with The Little Cascade. Performed at the Winter Storm Concert in Kansas City on Saturday, January 17th, 2026. This video was clipped from the Winter Storm Concert livestream provided by the Piper's Dojo / Dojo University. Events like Winter Storm are possible thanks to donations from kind supporters – help them continue to bring this world-class event to the United States (and the world via livestream!) each

Andrew Douglas performs his own composition of Hans Zimmer's Inception score mashed up with The Little Cascade. Performed at the Winter Storm Concert in Kansas City on Saturday, January 17th, 2026. This video was clipped from the Winter Storm Concert livestream provided by the Piper's Dojo / Dojo University. Events like Winter Storm are possible thanks to donations from kind supporters – help them continue to bring this world-class event to the United States (and the world via livestream!) each

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Bridget Englebretson – 3rd Place: Grade 2 Ceol Beag – Winter Storm 2026 This video was clipped from the Winter Storm contest livestream provided by the Piper's Dojo / Dojo University. Events like Winter Storm are possible thanks to donations from kind supporters – help them continue to bring this world-class event to the United States (and the world via livestream!) each year by donating to the Midwest Highland Arts Fund today: https://mhaf.org/product/donations-payments/ | The Piper's Dojo

Bridget Englebretson – 3rd Place: Grade 2 Ceol Beag – Winter Storm 2026 This video was clipped from the Winter Storm contest livestream provided by the Piper's Dojo / Dojo University. Events like Winter Storm are possible thanks to donations from kind supporters – help them continue to bring this world-class event to the United States (and the world via livestream!) each year by donating to the Midwest Highland Arts Fund today: https://mhaf.org/product/donations-payments/ | The Piper's Dojo

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Have you ever felt yourself losing the beat? This week, Andrew and Jim look at rhythm for pipers, exploring pulse, perception, subdivision, and why so many piping problems are actually time problems in disguise. Check out the full episode on Facebook, YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts! | The Piper's Dojo

Have you ever felt yourself losing the beat? This week, Andrew and Jim look at rhythm for pipers, exploring pulse, perception, subdivision, and why so many piping problems are actually time problems in disguise. Check out the full episode on Facebook, YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts! | The Piper's Dojo

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Does Failing Faster Make You A Better Piper? Ever wondered why some pipers seem to bounce back from mistakes effortlessly – or why your pipes sometimes feel great one day and impossible the next? This week, Andrew and Carl dig into a whirlwind of community questions, from the end of the Insider podcast to the art of conscious practice, performance pressure, equipment choices, and knowing when you’re ready to buy your first full set of pipes. They talk openly about experimenting (and failing) in

Does Failing Faster Make You A Better Piper? Ever wondered why some pipers seem to bounce back from mistakes effortlessly – or why your pipes sometimes feel great one day and impossible the next? This week, Andrew and Carl dig into a whirlwind of community questions, from the end of the Insider podcast to the art of conscious practice, performance pressure, equipment choices, and knowing when you’re ready to buy your first full set of pipes. They talk openly about experimenting (and failing) in

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The Secret to Clean Fingerwork (Dojo Conversations Episode 142) This week, Andrew and Jim strip things right back to the foundations of great piping. What really matters when it comes to clean technique? How do you avoid crossing noises, nail those tricky note changes, and keep grace notes crisp and tiny? And why do so many players get lost in embellishments before locking down the basics? From fingerwork fundamentals to the idea of “trinary code” and Andrew’s new “target practice” concept, the

The Secret to Clean Fingerwork (Dojo Conversations Episode 142) This week, Andrew and Jim strip things right back to the foundations of great piping. What really matters when it comes to clean technique? How do you avoid crossing noises, nail those tricky note changes, and keep grace notes crisp and tiny? And why do so many players get lost in embellishments before locking down the basics? From fingerwork fundamentals to the idea of “trinary code” and Andrew’s new “target practice” concept, the

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Ever wondered why we play grace notes in a certain order? Or how we started playing with drones or a bag in the first place? All the traditions, “rules” and musical techniques that we take for granted today evolved over many hundreds of years of innovation to create the sound and distinctive style of pipe music that we all know and love today. In this episode, Andrew and Jim dive deep into the evolution of bagpipe techniques, exploring how reed tubes, finger movements, and drones came to be. The

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🚨 New Dojo U program alert! 🚨 Big goals for the next piping season? Let’s actually make them happen! This fall, we’re helping pipers Make the Band — or make yours better. 16 weeks. 32 live classes. Clear goals. Support and feedback. Huge progress. Ready to step up? 👉 pipersdojo.com/make-the-band | The Piper's Dojo

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2025 was so bright at Dojo University, we had to break out the sunglasses 😎 To our students, instructors, and the wider Dojo U community – thank you for bringing the energy, enthusiasm and good vibes that made this year shine. From online classes to clinics, cruises and meetups in Kansas City, Troy, the Caribbean and Edinburgh, it was the people (and the laughs) that made it unforgettable. Behind the scenes, our team worked across time zones and continents to keep everything running smoothly, a

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Bagpipes can’t change volume – so how do you add dynamics? In this episode of Dojo Conversations, Andrew and Jim roll up their sleeves and dig into the art (and the challenge) of making this notoriously rigid instrument… well, expressive. From timing and rhythm to embellishments and groove, they unpack what’s actually in your control as a piper, and how those choices can shape your sound. Along the way, they swap stories, highlight tools you might not be using enough (hello, metronome!), and sha

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Roddy MacLeod, Jack Lee, Richard Parkes, Callum Beaumont, Donald MacPhee, Nick Hudson, Michael Grey, Andrew Douglas, Kahlil Cappucino, Stephen Creighton, Andrew Elliott, Jake Jorgenson, Kerr McQuillan, and Owen Russell play a march off as part of their opening act for the Winter Storm Concert. We hope you enjoy this clip from the livestream recording of the 2025 Winter Storm Concert, streamed live by The Piper's Dojo / Dojo University on Facebook as part of Winter Storm 2025 – The Pipes and Drum

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Let’s look under the hood of one of the most exciting innovations at the Dojo yet: the brand new Interactive Player. Designed to feel like having a teacher by your side 24/7, this powerful tool puts total control of your learning in your hands. They walk through how it works – toggling between video and sheet music, looping tricky spots, slowing things down, adding a metronome, and building up speed for tough passages to help pipers learn smarter, faster, and more musically. Along the way, they

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Portant Parade Principles (Dojo Conversations Episode 82) Like death and taxes, parades are an inevitable part of life for a piper. They can be long, hot, and exhausting. But they can also be a lot of fun if you approach them the right way! So how do you set yourself up for the best possible parade gigs? This week, Andrew and Jim cover crucial tips for a successful parade, including proper bagpipe maintenance, organized tuning routines, and short, manageable sets. They also discuss practical log

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If tuning isn’t going your way, don’t panic. | The Piper's Dojo

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Could Singing Be the Secret to Great Piping? This week, Andrew and Carl dive deep into one of the most expressive and mysterious corners of piping: piobaireachd singing – and the fascinating system behind it, Nether Lorn Canntaireachd. They explore where it came from, how it works, and whether you really need to learn it to play great music. Along the way, they share practical advice for learners, uncover handy resources and archives, and show how singing can transform your understanding of a tu

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Does Bad Band Culture Drive Players Away For Good? (Dojo Conversations Episode 143) Does a good – or bad – band experience just come down to luck? This week, Jim and Andrew dig into a listener’s story about tough instructors, how to keep having fun when you're burned out, and how band culture can either make or break whether players stick around in bands for the long-term. Tune in for some practical advice for both learners and instructors on how to keep the spark alive, make music a joy again,

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Pipers of the Caribbean: An Insider's Guide to a Bagpiping Cruise (Dojo Conversations Episode 91) One of the mainstay in-person events for us at Dojo University is our semi-annual bagpiping cruise – and in 2024 we joined forces with Jack Lee and Piping Hot Summer Drummer to launch our first co-hosted cruise in Alaska! This week, Andrew and Jim recap the realities, the itineraries and the logistics of running a bagpiping cruise, and paint a picture of what a piping school on the high seas looks l

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Piping productivity tip: turnoff ALL distractions… This week, Andrew and Jim tackle the myth of multitasking, and the importance of creating dedicated practice spaces, minimizing distractions, and adopting short, highly-focused practice sessions. Check out the full episode on Facebook, YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts! Got a topic you’d like us to cover on a future episode? Leave a comment or email us: support@pipersdojo.com. | The Piper's Dojo

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Ever wondered if playing in a band might sabotage your solo piping? This week, Andrew and Carl dive into the age-old struggle between band tempos, solo control, and the chaos that happens when adrenaline meets bagpipes, as they unpack how to stay in control when the bandroom gets loud – literally and figuratively. The chat then veers into classic Dojo territory: why most practice chanters sound like sad recorders, whether synthetic reeds will ever be a thing, and the art of mic’ing drones withou

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Kerr McQuillan (snare), Kahlil Cappucino (bass), Andrew Elliott (tenor) and Cameron Bonar (pipes) play an ensemble drumming showcase set for the 2025 Winter Storm Concert. We hope you enjoy this clip from the livestream recording of the 2025 Winter Storm Concert, streamed live by The Piper's Dojo / Dojo University on Facebook as part of Winter Storm 2025 – The Pipes and Drums Event in Kansas City at 8pm on Saturday, January 18th, 2025. Events like Winter Storm are possible thanks to donations fr

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Struggling with steady blowing on the bagpipes? Grab our FREE guide that helps you discover the three unique skill-sets that must come together in order for you to steady out your sound. | The Piper's Dojo

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Edward McIlwaine – 6th Place: Gold Medal Piobaireachd – Winter Storm 2026 This video was clipped from the Winter Storm contest livestream provided by the Piper's Dojo / Dojo University. Events like Winter Storm are possible thanks to donations from kind supporters – help them continue to bring this world-class event to the United States (and the world via livestream!) each year by donating to the Midwest Highland Arts Fund today: https://mhaf.org/product/donations-payments/ | The Piper's Dojo

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Could switching to more detailed scoring for competitions be a bad thing? This week, Andrew and Jim look at an unlikely comparison for inspiration: gymnastics. From artistic vs. objective elements, to the challenge of ranking large fields fairly, to the ever-present issue of bias, the guys explore what the world of sports can teach us about how pipe bands are judged. What makes a fair system? Should pipe bands stick to ordinal rankings? Would point-based scoring bring more consistency? And how d

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Andrew Douglas is joined by Alastair Lee and Zephan Knichel – all SFU players at various times – to play an electronic smallpipes arrangement called the 'Kansas City Jigs', featuring The Curlew and The Bride's Jig. Performed at the Winter Storm Concert in Kansas City on Saturday, January 17th, 2026. This video was clipped from the Winter Storm Concert livestream provided by the Piper's Dojo / Dojo University. Events like Winter Storm are possible thanks to donations from kind supporters – help t

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Tip: get your players to perform your sets solo BEFORE the season starts… This week, Andrew and Jim share some tips for how lower grade pipe bands (Grade 4 and 5) can improve their sound with minimal effort. They start by dissecting a Reddit user’s advice, then dive into Andrew’s top observations as a competition judge and instructor for lower grade bands, breaking down the low-hanging fruit for bands to drastically improve their sound and performances – by reducing mistakes, tuning drones prope

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🛑 Don’t make mistakes! This week, Andrew and Jim share some tips for how lower grade pipe bands (Grade 4 and 5) can improve their sound with minimal effort. They start by dissecting a Reddit user’s advice, then dive into Andrew’s top observations as a competition judge and instructor for lower grade bands, breaking down the low-hanging fruit for bands to drastically improve their sound and performances – by reducing mistakes, tuning drones properly, and playing clean embellishments. Got a quest

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“WARNING: Once you get a second set of pipes going, you have to keep them going…” This week, Andrew and Jim look at whether you need multiple sets of pipes on the boil for band vs solo playing, whether bore sizes matter in bagpipes, and the importance of simplicity, consistent maintenance, and focusing on the quality of your playing (aka ‘slaying’) over the intricacies of your setup. Check out the full episode on Facebook, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Got a topic for a future epi

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Do learners who already play an instrument learn bagpipes faster? This week, Andrew and Jim break down the hierarchy of competence, explaining the four stages: unconscious incompetence, conscious incompetence, conscious competence, and unconscious competence. They stress the importance of moving beyond conscious competence to perform skills effortlessly, applying this concept to various aspects of bagpiping, such as learning new tunes and tuning drones. Check out the full episode on YouTube, Fac

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