&nbsp;Should you tune your pipes as soon as band practice starts, or wait until they've settled in? How long does a reed really take to "break in"? And what's the best way to show a new instructor where your playing is at in a single lesson? &nbsp;
Tune in for this week's Dojo Q&amp;A "Strike-In" session, as Andrew and Carl answer these questions and more.  &nbsp;
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Here's what we cover this week:








– Should you tune immediately or let your pipes warm up first?

– How to get the most from a one-off lesson with a new instructor

– Do bagpipe reeds really need 10 hours to break in?

– Andrew and Carl's favourite piping and pipe band albums

– Keeping your pipes cool and in tune on hot, sunny days

520 - Where Does All Your Air Go? (Dojo Conversations Episode 167)

The Dojo engages thousands of bagpipers around the globe, by harnessing the power of the internet to help connect those in the world who share a specific passion; enriching one's life through bagpipes.