423 - Solving the World's Piping Problems (Dojo Conversations Episode 93)

Piper's Dojo Audio Experience

It's another Reddit deep dive! This week, Andrew and Jim discuss questions pipers have posted to Reddit – about whether you should play standard settings in solo competitions, and how judges should treat you as a competitor if you don't; Andrew's personal recommendations for the best piping albums of all time; and when it's appropriate to share recordings of Grade 1 band sets on social media. Finally, they tackle the topic of maintaining lip strength without pipes, debunking some myths and suggesting practical approaches to practice. 00:00 Introduction and Today's Agenda 01:02 Judging Etiquette and Feedback 03:12 Playing Non-Standard Settings in Competitions 07:54 Cultural Nuances in Solo Competitions 08:59 Personal Experiences and Lessons Learned 14:02 Recommended Bagpipe Albums 20:47 Social Media Etiquette for Top Bands 26:19 Maintaining Lip Stamina Without Pipes 30:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts