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Category Archive: Audio Recordings, Community and Interactive, Downloads, Exercises, Expression, Fingering & Technique, Self-Recording

This might be the most important exercise you’ve ever practiced.

This might be the most important exercise you’ve ever practiced.

Aug 05, 2012 Jori Chisholm Audio Recordings, Community and Interactive, Downloads, Exercises, Expression, Fingering & Technique, Self-Recording 6

I've taught pipers of all ages and all ability levels from around the world. One feature of bagpipe music continues to be challenge for all of us: the dot-cut. In the early stages, pipers struggle to...
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How to Practice (90 Minute Seminar)

How to Practice (90 Minute Seminar)

Jun 05, 2012 Jori Chisholm Audio Recordings, Community and Interactive, Fingering & Technique, General Discussion, Learning Tunes, Practice Tips, Seminars, Workshop 13

Here's the complete audio recording from a seminar I taught recently in New York City. The title of the class was "How to Practice." It covers many important topics including: what is practice...
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Which tunes are you focusing on this month?

Which tunes are you focusing on this month?

Mar 07, 2012 Jori Chisholm Audio Recordings, Community and Interactive, Learning Tunes, News & Announcements 18

What tunes are you focusing on this month? Band tunes? Solo competition tunes? Maybe you are still learning some of the classics? Maybe you are up to your ears in Piobaireachd. Whatever it is, we'd...
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On not being as good as you want to be (right now).

On not being as good as you want to be (right now).

Feb 23, 2012 Jori Chisholm Best of the Internet, Community and Interactive, General Discussion, Videos 3

We've all been there. You want to be good. You know what it sounds like to play well, to feel comfortable, to have confidence in your playing ability, to play with ease. You also know that often...
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Answers to some great bagpipe-related questions

Answers to some great bagpipe-related questions

Feb 10, 2012 Jori Chisholm Bagpipe Set Up, Community and Interactive, Equipment & Gear, General Discussion, Tone & Tuning 13

I received an email from Eric K., one of my Skype students and a member of the Studio with several questions that I thought would be perfect for sharing with everyone else. Thanks, Eric! If you have...
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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Jan 01, 2012 Jori Chisholm Community and Interactive, General Discussion, News & Announcements 7

I would like to wish you a Happy New Year with best wishes for 2012! Thank you for being a part of the BagpipeLessons.com Studio and for your contributions to our growing online community. We have...
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Cultivate the right mindset to maximize your potential

Cultivate the right mindset to maximize your potential

Dec 04, 2011 Jori Chisholm Best of the Internet, Community and Interactive, General Discussion 3

I've been reading a fascinating book called Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck. Her book and research tries to answer the question of why do some...
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How many hours a day should you practice?

How many hours a day should you practice?

Nov 22, 2011 Jori Chisholm Best of the Internet, Community and Interactive, General Discussion, Practice Tips 6

I came across this interesting article and thought you'd enjoy reading it, too. The Bulletproof Musician: How Many Hours A Day Should You Practice.  There are some interesting things to learn (or be...
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Studio Discussion: What’s your current set up?

Studio Discussion: What’s your current set up?

Nov 16, 2011 Jori Chisholm Bagpipe Set Up, Community and Interactive, Equipment & Gear 13

The right equipment can make all the difference when it comes to the pipes. A little change can make playing so much easier and more comfortable. Today, take a couple of minutes to share your current...
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Share your recordings and learn from others!

Share your recordings and learn from others!

Nov 08, 2011 Jori Chisholm Audio Recordings, Community and Interactive, Competing & Performing, Self-Recording, Share Recordings, Tunes, Videos 14

Today you have the opportunity to post your recordings. Why? To share your music with others and receive some helpful feedback in the spirit of positive collaboration. Also, you'll have the...
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