DiscoverPiper's Dojo Audio Experience476 - This Virtual Piping Coach Revolutionizes Practice (Dojo Conversations Episode 145)
476 - This Virtual Piping Coach Revolutionizes Practice (Dojo Conversations Episode 145)

476 - This Virtual Piping Coach Revolutionizes Practice (Dojo Conversations Episode 145)

Update: 2025-10-06
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What if you could have a bagpipe teacher on demand – anytime, anywhere?


This week, Andrew and Jim road test one of the most exciting innovations at the Dojo yet: the brand new Interactive Player.


Designed to feel like having a teacher by your side 24/7, this powerful tool puts total control of your learning in your hands.


They walk through how it works – toggling between video and sheet music, looping tricky spots, slowing things down, adding a metronome, and building up speed for tough passages to help pipers learn smarter, faster, and more musically.


Along the way, they chat about the dream of on-demand teaching, share a demo of “Banjo Breakdown,” and talk about what’s coming next as the library grows (hint: more tunes, more instruments, more inspiration).


If you’ve ever wished your practice sessions could be more focused and more fun – this episode will show you how.


🎶 Try the Interactive Player today with a Dojo U membership: pipersdojo.com/store


Got questions or want to share your favorite feature? Drop a comment below or email us at support@pipersdojo.com.


Here’s what we cover this week:



  • 00:00 – Intro & Banter


  • 02:20 – Building a new “he shed” studio


  • 04:40 – Outlander and epic bagpipe soundtracks


  • 07:15 – The dream of an on-demand teacher


  • 09:00 – Introducing the Interactive Player


  • 11:00 – Demo: “Banjo Breakdown” lesson


  • 14:00 – Customizing your learning experience


  • 18:00 – Isolating tricky passages


  • 22:00 – Speed training and memorization


  • 25:00 – Tools for band leaders and group practice


  • 28:00 – Expanding the library and future features


  • 32:00 – Tips, tricks, and best practices


  • 35:00 – Mobile experience and final thoughts


  • 37:00 – Outro & membership info

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476 - This Virtual Piping Coach Revolutionizes Practice (Dojo Conversations Episode 145)

476 - This Virtual Piping Coach Revolutionizes Practice (Dojo Conversations Episode 145)

Andrew Douglas and the Piper's Dojo Team