The Piper's Dojo

The Piper's Dojo We make world-class music instruction accessible to any piper or drummer, anywhere in the world.

The leading online bagpiping school for more than a decade, Dojo University is your home base for becoming a better musician.

09/03/2026

What did piping sound like 100 years ago?

Play along with one of “Jim’s Dumb Games” this week, as Andrew listens to nine mystery recordings spanning almost 100 years of pipe band history and tries to identify the decade, the exact year, and the band behind each one.

See if you can guess them all before Andrew does – check out the full episode on YouTube, Facebook or wherever you listen to podcasts!

🎵 NEW AT DOJO U: THE MATT MACISAAC SESSIONSSix weeks. Six tunes. One very special opportunity to learn directly from leg...
09/02/2026

🎵 NEW AT DOJO U: THE MATT MACISAAC SESSIONS

Six weeks. Six tunes. One very special opportunity to learn directly from legendary piper and composer, Matt MacIsaac!

👉 Join The Matt MacIsaac Sessions: https://pipersdojo.com/matt-macisaac-sessions

Starting September 14, we're excited to be welcoming Matt for an exclusive six-week live series exploring tunes from his music book, The MacIsaac Collection, Vol. I – sharing his insights into rhythm, phrasing, ornamentation, variation and musical expression along the way.

🎵 6 live classes with Matt MacIsaac
📅 Mondays, 6pm EST, Sept 14–Oct 19
🎶 A new tune each week, with music provided
🎥 Recordings available if you can't attend live
🎓 All grades and levels of experience welcome
💡 Fresh ideas you can take into your wider repertoire
🔓 Exclusive to Dojo U Premium – 30-day FREE trial for new members + 25% OFF The MacIsaac Collection, Vol. I

Matt has spent decades performing, touring and collaborating as a Cape Breton piper, composer and multi-instrumentalist. Now you can spend six weeks learning his music and exploring his approach, live at the Dojo.

👉 Join now: https://pipersdojo.com/matt-macisaac-sessions

We’ll see you in the Sessions! 🎵

09/02/2026

Can you guess the mystery band and decade just by listening to the audio?

Play along with one of “Jim’s Dumb Games” this week, as Andrew listens to nine mystery recordings spanning almost 100 years of pipe band history and tries to identify the decade, the exact year, and the band behind each one.

See if you can guess them all before Andrew does – check out the full episode on YouTube, Facebook or wherever you listen to podcasts!

08/31/2026

Are Your Drone Reeds Too Old? Plus Band Changes, Pitch & More (Dojo Q&A Session)

Thinking about moving to a new pipe band? How do you figure out which band is the right fit? And can an eight-year-old drone reed really affect the airtightness and playability of your pipes?

Tune in for this week's Friday Strike-In with Carl, as he tackles questions about choosing a new band, ageing drone reeds, reed efficiency, pitch differences, and even the best tunes to play during a thunderstorm.

Want to join these live Q&A sessions, ask your own questions, and learn from world-class instructors every week? Join us at Dojo University today: https://pipersdojo.com/store

Here's what we cover this week:
0:00 – Moving to a new band: how to find the right fit
5:26 – Can old drone reeds affect airtightness and playability?
13:14 – How long do drone reeds really last?
18:09 – How many spare reeds should you take to Scotland?
20:44 – Bag/reed efficiency and the Scotland the Brave test
25:31 – Why does your chanter pitch change between Canada and Scotland?
31:18 – The best pipe tunes for a thunderstorm
33:10 – Carbon fibre vs. other drone reed materials
35:57 – Does the wood used in your drones make a difference?

🥁 INTRODUCING DOJO U'S NEWEST TUTOR!We're excited to welcome Hannah Skinner to Dojo University as our new Tenor & Bass T...
08/27/2026

🥁 INTRODUCING DOJO U'S NEWEST TUTOR!

We're excited to welcome Hannah Skinner to Dojo University as our new Tenor & Bass Tutor!

Hannah has competed at the highest levels of pipe band drumming, including winning the North American Championships with the Grade 1 City of Dunedin Pipe Band, and the World Pipe Band Championships with their Grade 2 band in 2018.

She's currently Lead Drummer with the Virginia International Tattoo, and is also an experienced educator, percussionist and instructor, teaching drummers across the US and internationally.

From September 1, Hannah will be teaching 3 live classes every week, giving tenor and bass players regular opportunities to learn, ask questions and get feedback from a world-class performer and educator.

🥁 Join Dojo U Drumming with a FREE 30-day trial today: https://pipersdojo.com/drum

There's never been a better time to join, with access to:
🥁 NEW Tenor Drummer's Beginner's Course – learn to play tenor at your own pace
🥁 NEW course, The Off Season Game Plan: Preparing Your Drum Corps – a new recorded mini-series to get your corps ready for the year ahead
🥁 NEW Bass Drummer's Beginner's Course launching October 1st
🥁 Live snare and rhythm classes each week with Ed Best
🥁 Access to the ever-growing Dojo U Drumming lesson archive

Whether you're already drumming, getting back into it, or just starting out – join today to level up your drumming!

🥁 Join Dojo U Drumming: https://pipersdojo.com/drum

08/26/2026

How well do you know the sound of pipe bands through the decades?

Play along with one of “Jim’s Dumb Games” this week, as Andrew listens to nine mystery recordings spanning almost 100 years of pipe band history and tries to identify the decade, the exact year, and the band behind each one.

See if you can guess them all before Andrew does – check out the full episode on YouTube, Facebook or wherever you listen to podcasts!

🥁 CALLING ALL DRUMMERS! 🥁There’s never been a better time to join Dojo U Drumming, with more live instruction than ever ...
08/26/2026

🥁 CALLING ALL DRUMMERS! 🥁

There’s never been a better time to join Dojo U Drumming, with more live instruction than ever and new resources to help you level up your drumming.

And best of all – you can trial it for 30 days for FREE!

🥁 Join Dojo U Drumming today: pipersdojo.com/drum

Here’s what’s in store, starting September 1st:
🥁 NEW – 3 live Tenor & Bass classes every week with new tutor Hannah Skinner
🥁 NEW – Tenor Drummer’s Beginner’s Course – learn to play tenor at your own pace
🥁 NEW – The Off Season Game Plan: Preparing Your Drum Corps – a new recorded mini-series to get your corps ready for the year ahead
🥁 NEW – Bass Drummer’s Beginner’s Course launching October 1st
🥁 Live snare and rhythm classes with Ed Best
🥁 Access to the ever-growing Dojo U Drumming lesson archive

We’d love to welcome you to our supportive global community!

🥁 Join Dojo U Drumming today: pipersdojo.com/drum

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