People who consistently perform to their fullest potential leave nothing to chance. They know to prepare for everything both mentally and physically in all possible scenarios. But while preparing for...
Today's video gives a a clearly detailed step-by-step video lesson on how to play Strikes (also known as taps, hits, slurs, shakes, etc.). Learn the secret to perfect timing, clean execution, and...
Here on the Studio, we've focused on many important elements of technique: grace notes, doublings, and GDEs. In combination with your efforts to improve expression of the dot-cut, to keep your...
Today's post features a new practice workout I've developed to help you make some big improvements in your piping fitness in just seven minutes per day. This new practice method is inspired by...
In addition to the nine notes of the scale, bagpipe tunes contain some combination of these technical elements: gracenotes and strikes nine doublings (one for each note) the four bottom hand...
Note: Today's post is the second in our program for new pipers. The Learn the Pipes program is a series of lessons that will guide you from your first day with your chanter through the basic...
Note: Today's post is the first in our program for new pipers. The Learn the Pipes program is a series of lessons that will guide you from your first day with your chanter through the basic fingering...
On my recent trip to Scotland, I attended the Argyllshire Gathering at Oban. On Day Two, the light music events offered are Marches, Strathspeys & Reels, and Jigs. This year, the organizers opted...
There are many things that go into the thorough and complete preparation of a tune for competition or performance: learning the technique, memorizing, getting the tune up to speed, proper expression,...
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