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Bob Ross was a wholesome TV personality who taught viewers to paint beautiful landscapes along with him. But what does painting (even when coached by a vocal equivalent of a lava lamp) have to do with bagpiping? This week on Dojo Conversations, Andrew and Jim discuss Bob's approach to painting – to start with the broad strokes, adding complexity and detail over time – and how the very same approach applies to every creative pursuit... including (and perhaps especially) bagpiping! Got a question you'd like us to cover in future episodes? Leave a comment or email support@pipersdojo.com! ____ Dojo University is the longest-running and most successful online bagpiping and drumming school in the world. We teach thousands of students around the world how to play good music – mastering the art of learning and playing the bagpipes and drums in the process – in a highly accessible way that is completely unlike anything else you'll find online or in person, anywhere in the world. We created Dojo U because we noticed that too many pipers and drummers were struggling out there in the world. Bagpiping should be a joyful experience, each and every day you pick up your instrument. If it's not, we strive to fix that before it's too late. And whether you're a complete beginner, a parade or experienced player, a pipe major or drum sergeant, or a pro-level competitor... you can free yourself from musical frustration at Dojo U. At Dojo U, we do things a little differently to how you may have approached learning to play the bagpipes before. One of the key reasons for our ongoing success is that we're always evolving, improving, and growing. We'd love to welcome you back and show you around! Find Andrew and the Piper's Dojo Team here: Dojo University Online Bagpipe School: http://pipersdojo.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/pipersdojo Twitter: http://twitter.com/pipersdojo Instagram: http://instagram.com/pipersdojo SnapChat: pipersdojo

Becoming a great player is clearly possible, as many pipers achieve it. But it's easy to feel like we're getting stagnant or plateauing in our progress. So could becoming a world-class piper really be simple enough to boil down into 100 words? Absolutely! Here they are: ~~~~~~~~~~ "Every day: listen to masterful bagpipe music, interact with bagpipers better than you, play at least one tune on full bagpipes. ‌ Most days: hone essential fundamentals, in this order of priority: 1. Rhythmic Accuracy 2. Scale Navigation 3. Gracenote Quality 4. Blowing Mechanics/Posture 5. Tuning drones together 6. Maintaining optimal blowing pressure. 7. Tuning drones to chanter 8. Avoiding “Mental Blowing Anomalies” 9. Embellishment 10. “Expression” Technique ‌ Practice as wide an array of tunes as humanly possible. Be wary of routine! Keep practice very short, singularly focused, and objective. Afterwards, play strictly for enjoyment. ‌ Regularly put yourself in new, challenging musical situations. Play for self-expression, never for accolades. ~~~~~~~~~~ This week on Dojo Conversations, Andrew and Jim discuss Andrew's 100-word blueprint for improving at bagpipes. It's at the heart of his personal experience and piping philosophy, and forms the core of Dojo University's approach to teaching (the "Five Phases to Bagpipe Freedom"). So could you adopt this blueprint to become a world-class piper yourself? Tune in to find out...

Many pipers dismiss piobaireachd – classical piping – as too nerdy, obscure, hard, or just plain boring to learn... but this couldn't be further from the truth! In this week's episode, Jim and Andrew chat with one of piobaireachd's most enthusiastic champion, Dan Nevans, who's a passionate advocate that piobaireachd is for everyone (coincidentally, also the title of his popular book). • Check out Dan's book "Piobaireachd is for Everyone" here: https://dnpiping.com/book • Join us for a piobaireachd-themed takeover of the Dojo in May 2023 – kicks off Friday 5 May: https://dojouniversity.com/theme • Learn more about Dojo University and how to join: https://pipersdojo.com

Ever wondered how two guys running a piping class in a New York church basement turned into the world's longest running and largest online piping school? Over more than 10 years in business, the Piper's Dojo (and now Dojo University) has grown into a cross-continental online juggernaut of piping and drumming education – but it certainly didn't start that way. In this week's episode, Jim (Heritage Bagpipes, Droning On podcast) and Andrew jump in the Delorean for a quick tour back to Dojo's origins, and look at how it's evolved over the past decade. _____ 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. This channel is our way of providing as much value as possible to the bagpipe world by sharing knowledge, taking your questions, interviewing pipers at all stages of development, and just generally talking bagpipes with the e-world. We hope you'll subscribe and join us on our mission to help the world play this great instrument as a true extension of their Selves. Andrew is also a prolific "real world" teacher and bagpipe performer. You can watch several of his performances and workshops on this channel. Find Andrew and the Piper's Dojo Team here: Dojo University Online Bagpipe School: http://pipersdojo.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/pipersdojo Twitter: http://twitter.com/pipersdojo Instagram: http://instagram.com/pipersdojo SnapChat: pipersdojo

A self-confessed 'entreprenerd', Andrew founded Dojo University in 2008, channelling three decades of expertise as a world-champion bagpiper into a thriving business that now coaches thousands of students to master the bagpipes. Thanks to his strong vision, constant innovation, and penchant for challenging assumptions, Dojo University has grown from the world's first online bagpipe-music provider into the largest, most successful learning environment for bagpiping in the world – a particularly admirable feat given how traditionally gatekept and change-resistant this musical niche and its target demographic can be. Facebook.com/pipersdojo Twitter: @pipersdojo Instagram:  @pipersdojo Website: pipersdojo.com   1:07 "You took this thing that, my experience is, is a careful in-person mentored one-on-one thing and you've turned it into an online business." - Brian Keith 5:28 "I was able and willing to take this crazy bagpipe thing and break it down into regular language that you don't have to be an insider to understand." - Andrew Douglas 9:23 "You have to be careful with doing the one thing over and over again." - Andrew Douglas 13:10 "We have students who have achieved a really impressive level of success in 1-2 years." - Andrew Douglas 15:37 "If you write your ideas down, clarity usually follows." - Andrew Douglas 17:03 "We're looking to build a long term relationship." - Andrew Douglas 19:07 "Handling a trombone while marching with a group of people...is fantastic for basically all kinds of development." - Brian Keith

Cobra does us a solid and jumps on the line after Aaron had to take off. Enjoy! Special guest: Andrew "Cobra" Hoinacki Get your tuning game to the next level! Go to www.chanterrant.com/tuning to get the free 4 video series from Dojo University! Want to get quality critiques on your playing from world renowned judges and competitors? Check out PlayForSheets at www.chanterrant.com/yellowflashes ***Adult language and situations*** *** Opinions expressed here are not representative of any organization of which we belong*** Support the show at www.patreon.com/chanterrant and get your Chanter Rant Merch at www.chanterrant.com, or follow us on social media at: www.facebook.com/chanterrant www.instagram.com/chanterrant www.twitter.com/chanterrant Snapchat @chanterrant Join in the conversation with mean comments or #chanterrant and let us know if you are #oneofthesix!

In the latest installment of the drunk ejeet podcast, we have some banter with Aaron McClean, formally of Field Marshall Montgomery Pipe Band, now with the current favorites to win the 4B drumming at the Philip Worlds 2022 pipe band contest, North Texas Caledonia. Aaron talks about loving the show and what it's like to actually be a winner in pipe bands. And then we go off topic and shit on Jeremy Downs for fun. Special Guest: Aaron McClean Get your tuning game to the next level! Go to www.chanterrant.com/tuning to get the free 4 video series from Dojo University! Want to get quality critiques on your playing from world renowned judges and competitors? Check out PlayForSheets at www.chanterrant.com/yellowflashes ***Adult language and situations*** *** Opinions expressed here are not representative of any organization of which we belong*** Support the show at www.patreon.com/chanterrant and get your Chanter Rant Merch at www.chanterrant.com, or follow us on social media at: www.facebook.com/chanterrant www.instagram.com/chanterrant www.twitter.com/chanterrant Snapchat @chanterrant Join in the conversation with mean comments or #chanterrant and let us know if you are #oneofthesix!

Isn't it great when someone else is taking all the internet heat for saying something stupid? On this episode, the boys talk about the latest successes with training the band that shall not be named on some piping basics, and then talk about the latest social media storm to hit the piping community before chatting with special guest Beer Boy Brad about the upcoming Roughtail Brewing Invitational Piping contest, and how to make an event that has maximum sesh. Enjoy! Do you suck? Suck less with a Dojo University test drive at chanterrant.com/suckless ***Adult language and situations*** *** Opinions expressed here are not representative of any organization of which we belong*** Support the show at www.patreon.com/chanterrant and get your Chanter Rant Merch at www.chanterrant.com, or follow us on social media at: www.facebook.com/chanterrant www.instagram.com/chanterrant www.twitter.com/chanterrant Snapchat @chanterrant Join in the conversation with mean comments or #chanterrant and let us know if you are #oneofthesix!

A special bonus for the six! The first episode of Chanter Rant Down Under! Two goons from Straya trying to talk about bagpipes while the third whispers "moist gash" into the phone. Best of luck making heads or tails of this one! Check out chanterrant.com/suckless for your $1 Premium Trial of Dojo University today! ***Adult language and situations*** *** Opinions expressed here are not representative of any organization of which we belong*** Support the show at www.patreon.com/chanterrant and get your Chanter Rant Merch at www.chanterrant.com, or follow us on social media at: www.facebook.com/chanterrant www.instagram.com/chanterrant www.twitter.com/chanterrant Snapchat @chanterrant Join in the conversation with mean comments or #chanterrant and let us know if you are #oneofthesix!

The boys are back in town and get down and dirty in this Canadian themed episode. The North American Championships at Maxville are coming up this weekend and they don't talk about it at all. But they do talk about the Scottish Championships and play some clips of the FM losing. In true Rant fashion though, they quickly go back to a serious discussion on the merits of a Prison Sally and if you don't know what that is, have a listen! Pipe Band Fail of the Week: https://www.facebook.com/chanterrant/videos/1393193380819242/ Pipe Band Win of the Week: https://youtu.be/1q6upCgqN3c Check out chanterrant.com/suckless for your $1 Premium Trial of Dojo University today! ***Adult language and situations*** *** Opinions expressed here are not representative of any organization of which we belong*** Support the show at www.patreon.com/chanterrant and get your Chanter Rant Merch at www.chanterrant.com, or follow us on social media at: www.facebook.com/chanterrant www.instagram.com/chanterrant www.twitter.com/chanterrant Snapchat @chanterrant Join in the conversation with mean comments or #chanterrant and let us know if you are #oneofthesix!

Off they go to Flagstaff Arizona for a highland games. It is a wild disappointment for so many reasons, but mostly because Fooko pussed out and didn't rage on Saturday night. The catch up with surprise guests for a trip down memory lane and sit in on the most boring kitchen piping contest ever. Unfortunately for you the audience, they recorded it. Check out chanterrant.com/musicalcunnilingus for your $1 Premium Trial of Dojo University today! ***Adult language and situations*** *** Opinions expressed here are not representative of any organization of which we belong*** Support the show at www.patreon.com/chanterrant and get your Chanter Rant Merch at www.chanterrant.com, or follow us on social media at: www.facebook.com/chanterrant www.instagram.com/chanterrant www.twitter.com/chanterrant Snapchat @chanterrant Join in the conversation with mean comments or #chanterrant and let us know if you are #oneofthesix!

The boys are back in town and all is back to normal, which means drinking and banter. Josh busts Fooko's balls about the Cahill episode, they talk about more editorials to the Scott Currie article, and mostly just more semi bagpipe related stuff. Enjoy! Check out chanterrant.com/musicalcunnilingus for your $1 Premium Trial of Dojo University today! Pipes Drums article - https://www.pipesdrums.com/article/editorial-no-reaction-is-inaction/ Pipe Band Fail of the Week: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=522673141604140 Pipe Band Win of the Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMhjpJoh4hM&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1PUUkNOrEcL7m4ROff6zp_dwWsJaeXeZZiUJS9t-O1xf4pHtCfldrT7X4 ***Adult language and situations*** *** Opinions expressed here are not representative of any organization of which we belong*** Support the show at www.patreon.com/chanterrant and get your Chanter Rant Merch at www.chanterrant.com, or follow us on social media at: www.facebook.com/chanterrant www.instagram.com/chanterrant www.twitter.com/chanterrant Snapchat @chanterrant Join in the conversation with mean comments or #chanterrant and let us know if you are #oneofthesix!

Josh bolts off to Reno for July 4th redneck activities, so the regulars draw straws and Cahill loses so he has to do the show with Fooko. They challenge Doogie for the most boring pipe band podcast and we'll let the listeners decide. Sorry about this one but hey... not all guest hosts can be #FUjoebrady. They get into how Cahill and Fooko met, the importance of pipe schools and make fun of each other as well as pipers in India. Happy listening! Check out chanterrant.com/musicalcunnilingus for your $1 Premium Trial of Dojo University today! Pipe Band Fail of the Week: https://youtu.be/0pseAVqrg-k?t=54 Pipe Band Win of the Week: https://youtu.be/_nhN0Hn4nrY?t=16 ***Adult language and situations*** *** Opinions expressed here are not representative of any organization of which we belong*** Support the show at www.patreon.com/chanterrant and get your Chanter Rant Merch at www.chanterrant.com, or follow us on social media at: www.facebook.com/chanterrant www.instagram.com/chanterrant www.twitter.com/chanterrant Snapchat @chanterrant Join in the conversation with mean comments or #chanterrant and let us know if you are #oneofthesix!

The guys go into damage control mode by apologizing to Steven McWhirter and Big Rab. They ask the CR team to help out by submitting their own apologies as well. There is nothing like a good train wreck right? They also comment on the recent hub bub on the Piping Press with the brilliant response by Ty Fry. And of course make fun of people for sucking at pipes. Check out chanterrant.com/musicalcunnilingus for your $1 Premium Trial of Dojo University today! Pipe Band Fail of the Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=xn9SPeDOv-U Pipe Band Win of the Week: https://www.facebook.com/westernaustraliapolicepipeband/videos/2288452964606246/ ***Adult language and situations*** *** Opinions expressed here are not representative of any organization of which we belong*** Support the show at www.patreon.com/chanterrant and get your Chanter Rant Merch at www.chanterrant.com, or follow us on social media at: www.facebook.com/chanterrant www.instagram.com/chanterrant www.twitter.com/chanterrant Snapchat @chanterrant Join in the conversation with mean comments or #chanterrant and let us know if you are #oneofthesix!

Fooko and MacGerkin head to Vista California for some highland games shenanigans. They drink too much and have a good time playing for sheets and generally being avoided. But they were able to Chanter Rant a couple unsuspecting people and get some good convo's in as well. Check it out! Check out chanterrant.com/musicalcunnilingus for your $1 Premium Trial of Dojo University today! ***Adult language and situations*** *** Opinions expressed here are not representative of any organization of which we belong*** Support the show at www.patreon.com/chanterrant and get your Chanter Rant Merch at www.chanterrant.com, or follow us on social media at: www.facebook.com/chanterrant www.instagram.com/chanterrant www.twitter.com/chanterrant Snapchat @chanterrant Join in the conversation with mean comments or #chanterrant and let us know if you are #oneofthesix!

The guys get it together sort of for this weeks episode. They get caught up on all sorts of voicemails and emails and then go back in time for Fooko to be the fail of the week. They talk some shit about Canadian bands and how America rules. Then they do a full review of Inverarary's new medley and Josh has some advice for Steven McWhirter. Check out chanterrant.com/musicalcunnilingus for your $1 Premium Trial of Dojo University today! Pipe Band Fail of the Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocFS25ZAtZo Pipe Band Win of the Week: https://youtu.be/OttZcxYWH7M ***Adult language and situations*** *** Opinions expressed here are not representative of any organization of which we belong*** Support the show at www.patreon.com/chanterrant and get your Chanter Rant Merch at www.chanterrant.com, or follow us on social media at: www.facebook.com/chanterrant www.instagram.com/chanterrant www.twitter.com/chanterrant Snapchat @chanterrant Join in the conversation with mean comments or #chanterrant and let us know if you are #oneofthesix!

Do not click play. Go directly to jail. We did this night. Check out chanterrant.com/musicalcunnilingus for your $1 Premium Trial of Dojo University today! Pipe Band Fail of the Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NBK00Za5UA Pipe Band Win of the Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPedwnc5e_s ***Adult language and situations*** *** Opinions expressed here are not representative of any organization of which we belong*** Support the show at www.patreon.com/chanterrant and get your Chanter Rant Merch at www.chanterrant.com, or follow us on social media at: www.facebook.com/chanterrant www.instagram.com/chanterrant www.twitter.com/chanterrant Snapchat @chanterrant Join in the conversation with mean comments or #chanterrant and let us know if you are #oneofthesix!

Fortunately the pipe band world is like a soap opera... never at a loss for material. Fooko gets told he is not as good as Jack Lee in a recent meeting with band members and decides to walk out on rehearsal. The boys go through the details of the post Vegas Games debacle that is the Band That Shall Not Be Named. Join us for some serious whining! Check out chanterrant.com/musicalcunnilingus for your $1 Premium Trial of Dojo University today! Pipe Band Fail of the Week: https://youtu.be/AVkGyS7S4uQ?t=79 Pipe Band Win of the Week: https://youtu.be/f9RV9JC3eBo?t=205 ***Adult language and situations*** *** Opinions expressed here are not representative of any organization of which we belong*** Support the show at www.patreon.com/chanterrant and get your Chanter Rant Merch at www.chanterrant.com, or follow us on social media at: www.facebook.com/chanterrant www.instagram.com/chanterrant www.twitter.com/chanterrant Snapchat @chanterrant Join in the conversation with mean comments or #chanterrant and let us know if you are #oneofthesix!

It's time once again for the depraved stories of pipe band life. This is a great episode to play for your new band mates. It will test them to see if they have what it takes to survive in this world of nerds shitting their pants and fornicating. Enjoy! Check out chanterrant.com/musicalcunnilingus for your $1 Premium Trial of Dojo University today! Pipe Band Fail of the Week: https://twitter.com/ChanterRant/status/1132780683686846464 Pipe Band Win of the Week: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx7rX_OhLHy/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link ***Adult language and situations*** *** Opinions expressed here are not representative of any organization of which we belong*** Support the show at www.patreon.com/chanterrant and get your Chanter Rant Merch at www.chanterrant.com, or follow us on social media at: www.facebook.com/chanterrant www.instagram.com/chanterrant www.twitter.com/chanterrant Snapchat @chanterrant Join in the conversation with mean comments or #chanterrant and let us know if you are #oneofthesix!

Sometimes known as the co-host of the Chanter Rant podcast, Andy is also a great teacher and member of the Dojo U community. Join us as we have a wide-reaching conversation about... well... bagpipe stuff. To become a member of Dojo University, visit DojoUniversity.com today!

Jim is a fellow judge and current president of the EUSPBA. We sat down for a long-form chat before the New Hampshire indoor this past weekend. To become a member of Dojo University, visit DojoUniversity.com today!

Donald is arguably the most influential American bagpiper. At least, I think he is! He also has been my teacher over the past 25 years so it's always great to get together and talk piping. To become a member of Dojo University, visit DojoUniversity.com today!

Gordie Peters is a famous pipe major, adjudicator, and teacher from the Northeast of the USA. Enjoy this long-form conversation recording in late February. To become a member of Dojo University, visit DojoUniversity.com today!

Pat Sweet is a long-time well-known pipe major from the Albany, NY area. Enjoy this long-form chat that we had together! To become a member of Dojo University, visit DojoUniversity.com today!

Glenn is a great friend of mine beginning all the way back to our amateur piping days where we were big rivals! Enjoy this conversation that we had together in Kansas City (2019). To become a member of Dojo University, visit DojoUniversity.com today!

Today Andrew sits down with Andrew Donlon, Pipe Major of the MacMillan Pipe Band and ultra-successful American soloist. We talk about the ins and outs of pipe band life and generally have a great time. To become a Dojo University member, visit DojoUniversity.com today.

Today Andrew sits down with Joe Brady of Wake and District Pipe Band (USA) to discuss the ins and outs of pipe band life. What is the relationship of competing bands with service bands? To become a member of Dojo University, visit DojoUniversity.com today.

Join Carl and Andrew as they review student performances from the week at Dojo University! This week's challenging tune - Atholl and Breadalbane Gathering (Parts 3 and 4). To join Dojo U, visit DojoUniversity.com today!

Join us today as we review highlights of the student performances of the week! This week's challenge was the 3rd and 4th parts of Callum Beag. To become a member of Dojo University, visit DojoUniversity.com today!

We hope you enjoyed the last episode of the Chanter Rant podcast and especially the cliff hanger ending... suckers! In Part 2 to that discussion, Andrew Douglas in back. They accidentally fall into the discussion everyone has been waiting for about associations and if they are necessary and how they can provide value to their customers. They look up the mission statements of Euspba, Wusbpa and RSPBA and try to figure out what the hell they intend to do. Should you be afraid of your association? Hmmm.... Andrew Douglas is the proprietor of the Piper's Dojo and Dojo University. He is also a front rank member of Inveraray and District Pipe Band, current World Champions, at least for another couple weeks! Check out pipersdojo.com and dojouniversity.com Music by Andrew Douglas. Check out the full track here... Cnatural13 – Dreamvalley-v2-2 ***Adult language and situations*** *** Opinions expressed here are not representative of any organization of which we belong*** Follow us on social media at: www.facebook.com/chanterrant www.instagram.com/chanterrant www.twitter.com/chanterrant Join in the conversation with mean comments or #chanterrant!

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 42nd episode, we begin our look at the Learning Journey. One taken by all pipers and drummers around the world. Everyone's journey is different so lets chat about it.. On this our Part 1 we chat to Andrew Douglas of the Pipers Dojo and chat all about what he's up to over at the Dojo University. We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out. Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds, and The Pipe Band Hub. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page. www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow www.patreon.com/BigRabShow bigrabshow@gmail.com  

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 instruction online for only 12 months. Over that time, we’ve amassed quite a bit of quality bagpiping content. April 3rd, 2013