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501 - Mastering the Variables: Reeds, The Environment...& You (Dojo U Q&A Session)
38 minutes Posted Mar 30, 2026 at 12:00 pm.
– Solo playing insights
– Changing tenor reeds: one at a time or both? (plus transitioning from synthetic to cane)
– Practicing full pipes in a small apartment after moving (and piping vs married life)
– How high is too high? Understanding pitch standards for bands and solos
– Do you have to join a band? Navigating limited local options
– Piping in Scottish schools: professionalism, curriculum, and the SQA
– Squeezing arm movement: when is it a red flag?
– Fixing hemp stuck in the chanter seat when removing a reed
– Practice chanter priorities: moisture control vs realistic spacing
– Drones in battle: cardio benefit or myth? (history + debate)
– Returning to traditional gear: where to start with hide bags and cane reeds
– Cleaning and polishing your piping shoes (quick-fire tip)
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This week on Dojo U’s Friday Strike-In, Andrew flies solo to answer a wide range of student questions, from solo playing tips to tenor reed management, pitch standards, finding a practice space after moving, and more.
Here’s what we cover this week:
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