Piper's Dojo Audio Experience

461 - Top Tips for New Pipe Majors (and other Q&As) (Dojo Conversations Episode 131)


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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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