This week on Dojo U’s Friday Strike-In Q&amp;A, Andrew and Carl tackle a wide range of piping questions – from chanter choices and reed behaviour to rhythm fundamentals, travel tips, and getting the most out of your Dojo membership. Here’s what we cover this week:











– Poly vs. blackwood chanters: are plastic chanters becoming the new standard?

– Retuning on the fly: what to listen for when your drones drift mid-performance

– Tapping your foot while playing: why it’s harder than it sounds (and how to build it)

– Why reeds change day to day: consistency, moisture, and the real culprit

– Teaching beginners: should you learn all 11 Commandments of Mastery?

– Flying with your pipes: what you actually need (and what you don’t)

– Submitting recordings for feedback: how to get the most from Dojo coaching

– Basic vs. Premium: what solo pipers unlock with a premium membership

504 - The Myth of Relaxed Playing (Dojo Conversations Episode 159)

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