It's easy to assume that mentorship is most crucial during childhood. But what about those who discover piping later in life?
Whether you're a beginner at 40 or picking it up again after years, having a mentor can make all the difference.
This week, Andrew and Jim are diving into the importance of strong mentors in your piping journey, throwing back to Andrew’s early piping journey including his first contests, experience with piping at a boarding school, and the influential great pipers who were strong mentor figures in his life.
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Here’s what we cover this week:
00:00 Breaking In New Boots
01:05 Silent Practice Chanter Launch
01:47 Young Andrew Douglas' Bagpipe Journey
02:54 The Yips and Focal Dystonia
07:06 Mohawk Valley Frasers and Pipe Band History
14:53 Boarding School and Piping Education
18:26 Recording Project in 12th Grade
19:25 Jack Lee's Influence and Critique
19:58 Boarding School and Competitions
21:36 Immersion and Obsession in Piping
27:20 The Role of Luck and Identity
30:01 The Importance of Enjoying Piping
33:29 Final Thoughts on Piping and Life
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