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449 - How To Start a Pipe Band (Dojo Conversations Episode 119)
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Ever thought about starting your own pipe band? Where would you even begin?
This week, Andrew and Jim dive into the nitty-gritty of building a band from the ground up. Picking a name, sorting out uniforms, finding a practice space—it’s all on the table. Andrew shares some real-world advice on organizing rehearsals, setting up a beginner program, and making sure band dues actually cover costs. And let’s not forget the heart of any good band: community.
Got a question or topic you'd like us to cover in a future episode? Leave a comment or email us: [email protected]
Here's what we cover this week:
00:00 – Morning greetings & intro
00:24 – What’s in a name?
00:55 – The first steps to starting a band
03:49 – Why education matters
08:38 – Finding a practice space
12:46 – Naming your band (yes, again—it's important!)
16:37 – Uniforms & kilts: what to consider
19:22 – The logistics struggle is real
20:35 – Drummers & their gear
23:16 – Band dues, gigs & keeping the lights on
25:40 – Beginner programs = future success
33:28 – Using Dojo U to level up
39:35 – Final thoughts
443 episodes
Manage episode 474399888 series 1425341
Ever thought about starting your own pipe band? Where would you even begin?
This week, Andrew and Jim dive into the nitty-gritty of building a band from the ground up. Picking a name, sorting out uniforms, finding a practice space—it’s all on the table. Andrew shares some real-world advice on organizing rehearsals, setting up a beginner program, and making sure band dues actually cover costs. And let’s not forget the heart of any good band: community.
Got a question or topic you'd like us to cover in a future episode? Leave a comment or email us: [email protected]
Here's what we cover this week:
00:00 – Morning greetings & intro
00:24 – What’s in a name?
00:55 – The first steps to starting a band
03:49 – Why education matters
08:38 – Finding a practice space
12:46 – Naming your band (yes, again—it's important!)
16:37 – Uniforms & kilts: what to consider
19:22 – The logistics struggle is real
20:35 – Drummers & their gear
23:16 – Band dues, gigs & keeping the lights on
25:40 – Beginner programs = future success
33:28 – Using Dojo U to level up
39:35 – Final thoughts
443 episodes
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