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How do you avoid burnout as a new pipe major? Find gigs as a soloist? Introduce new tunes to your band?
Join Andrew and Jim for another mixed bag Q&A episode as they crawl through Reddit, discussing questions and common challenges from finding gigs and balancing practice routines to leading new bands and keeping members motivated. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice to keep your piping journey enjoyable and fulfilling.
Got a topic you'd like us to cover on a future episode? Leave a comment or email us: [email protected]
Here's what we cover this week:
00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage
01:13 Exploring Reddit Topics: Country Club Sunset Gigs
02:57 Strategies for Landing Golf Course Gigs
06:37 Balancing Competition and Fun in Practice
10:46 Tips for Effective Practice Sessions
12:45 The Importance of Enjoying the Journey
22:04 Daily Practice Routine
22:33 Balancing Fun and Discipline
23:25 Pipe Major's Dilemma: Changing Medleys
24:54 Conflicting Ideas in Band Management
27:04 Strategies for Introducing New Material
31:22 Advice for New Pipe Majors
32:32 Delegation and Teamwork in Bands
38:49 Concluding Thoughts on Band Leadership
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How do you avoid burnout as a new pipe major? Find gigs as a soloist? Introduce new tunes to your band?
Join Andrew and Jim for another mixed bag Q&A episode as they crawl through Reddit, discussing questions and common challenges from finding gigs and balancing practice routines to leading new bands and keeping members motivated. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice to keep your piping journey enjoyable and fulfilling.
Got a topic you'd like us to cover on a future episode? Leave a comment or email us: [email protected]
Here's what we cover this week:
00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage
01:13 Exploring Reddit Topics: Country Club Sunset Gigs
02:57 Strategies for Landing Golf Course Gigs
06:37 Balancing Competition and Fun in Practice
10:46 Tips for Effective Practice Sessions
12:45 The Importance of Enjoying the Journey
22:04 Daily Practice Routine
22:33 Balancing Fun and Discipline
23:25 Pipe Major's Dilemma: Changing Medleys
24:54 Conflicting Ideas in Band Management
27:04 Strategies for Introducing New Material
31:22 Advice for New Pipe Majors
32:32 Delegation and Teamwork in Bands
38:49 Concluding Thoughts on Band Leadership
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