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As part of this month's activities related to the BagpipeLessons.com Online Competition for November 2011, let's start a discussion about the pros and cons of competing. What are the benefits of competition? Are there any drawbacks? What is a reasonable outcome to expect from competing? Many of you have competed for years on your local competition circuit and many of you have taken part in my online competitions. Why? What draws you to compete? What do you feel you've gained from competing? Do you compete to win? To improve your playing? To set and meet your goals? To get the judge's comments? What do you love about competing? What frustrates you about it? What advice would you give to a piper who has never competed before? What advice would you give to a piper who is planning to compete for the first time? For the upcoming online competition: How does it compare to traditional in-person ...