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505 - Crushed Reeds, Confusing Feedback & Hard Truths About Tuning (Dojo U "Strike In" Q&A Session)
55 minutes Posted Apr 27, 2026 at 12:00 pm.
– Exhibit D: introducing the new segment breaking down piping-related social media images
– A crushed, darkened reed: what it reveals about mold, storage, and poor setup habits
– Another smashed reed: how it happens (yes, the chanter cork) and a simple pre-play check to avoid it
– Matching shirts Q&A: “Who’s the nice one?” (inspired by Ed Best)
– Piobaireachd: is it more about mental endurance or technique?
– “Pipes tuned too close”: making sense of confusing or contradictory judge feedback
– Struggling to hear locked-in drones: how to actually develop your ear (and why it never really ends)
– Favourite places to play: from the World’s to the band hall when everything clicks
– Demoting players in a band: how to handle it clearly, fairly, and without unnecessary friction
– Blowing inconsistencies at band: what helps, what doesn’t, and why the real work happens at home
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This week on Dojo U’s "Strike-In" Q&A, Andrew and Carl dig into everything from reed disasters and confusing judges’ comments to tuning, piobaireachd mindset, and band dynamics.
Here’s what we cover this week:
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