The Piper's DoJo School
Founded in 2008, the Piper's DoJo is a school for learning the Bagpipes and Drums that presents a fresh new learning method. In a community setting, aspiring pipers of all ages and stages can drop in during any of our hours of operation for individual coaching, and specialized classes.
The idea behind our learning model is very similar to a Karate DoJo or a Gym. Members pay a monthly fee to receive unlimited visits to our Guided Practice Sessions, as well as great pricing on Individual Lessons and Piobiareachd Classes. During their time at the DoJo, they receive coaching from our world-renowned instructors.
For beginner bagpipers, we offer a free class, Piping 101, to offer a “crash
course” on the Bagpipe with no commitment necessary. Once that course is over
you can move on to Piping 201 - a very affordable continuation
course that will seamlessly transport you to the point where you are ready for
a full-fledged membership.
The DoJo is located in Albany, NY (Click Here for map).
DoJo Programs:
Guided Practice Sessions:
Guided Practice Sessions are basically drop-in times for you to come play your pipes and get feedback from our DoJo instructors. We have plenty of space to spread out, so the possibilities are endless! One-on-one time, group work, and just plain hard practice sessions are commonly experienced during these sessions!
You are allowed unlimited Guided Practice Sessions with your monthly membership (fees listed here).
Individual Lessons
Individual lessons are a great way to get some very focused feedback by an instructor. Lessons are available in half-hour blocks (fees listed here), and can be booked by emailing andrew@pipersdojo.com. Book as long as you need. Lessons are scheduled on a first-come, first serve basis.
Right now, lessons are scheduled for Friday afternoons, but this is subject to change based on demand and student feedback. Just let us know what your schedule is like, and we’ll try to accommodate!
Piobaireachd Classes
We are blessed to have Donald Lindsay, perhaps North America’s most knowledgeable Piobaireachd teacher, here in the Capital District area. His Piobaireachd Classes will occur every other Monday night from 7pm-9pm, and will cover a wide range of Piobaireachd Tunes and issues. Fees are listed here.
Piping 101
Piping 101 is a FREE beginner class that begins on the first Tuesday of each month.
Click here for details, and to sign up.
Piping 201
Piping 201 is a continuation class from Piping 101. We’ll set aside an hour each week to have a class on the basics of piping. Attend this class for a very affordable fee, without needing to purchase a full membership.
If you do have a membership, you are welcome to participate in this class, free of charge.
Weekly Schedule:
Instructors:
Piping:
Andrew Douglas, founder and head of the Piper’s Dojo, was a long-time member of the 5-time world champion Simon Fraser University Pipe Band. He has won countless prizes in North America and in Scotland. Now, he and Donald lead the Oran Mor Pipe Band, centered in Albany. Learn more about him at his personal website: www.cnaturalmusic.com
Donald Lindsay, best known for his extensive knowledge of Piobaireachd, has been teaching in the Capital District Area for nearly 50 years. His knowledge and experience teaching bagpipes is paralleled by few in the world. He has also won many prizes worldwide - most notably, he won the Silver Medal Piobaireachd Prize in Scotland in 1987. Learn more about him at his personal website: www.invermark.org
Drumming:
Eric MacNeill is a rising star in North American pipe band drumming. He began his career at a very early age, studying tenor, bass, and snare while competing extensively as a drum major. Now lead tip of the Oran Mor Pipe Band, Eric represents the finest in Snare Drumming instruction available in the United States today.
Fees:
Monthly Membership Fee:
Our monthly membership fee is $75.
Your Membership includes:
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Unlimited access to Guided Practice Sessions
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Reduced Price on Lessons, and Piobaireachd Classes
Payment Methods:
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Cash
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Check (made out to Piper’s DoJo)
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Or, Click here to purchase a membership online!
Private Lessons:
Private Lessons fees are:
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$20 per ½ hour for non-members
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$15 per ½ hour for members
Book as much time as you need, on a first-come first-serve basis
Payment Method: Check or Cash
Piobaireachd Classes:
Piobaireachd Class fees are:
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Non members:
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$35 per class
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$60 for two classes
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Members
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$30 per class
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$50 for two classes
Payment Method: Check or Cash
Piping 101:
Piping 101 is Free!!!
Piping 201:
Piping 201 Class Fees are:
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Non-members:
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$50 per month (4 classes)
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Members:
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Free with membership
Payment Method: Check or Cash
Location:
The DoJo is located at the Celtic Hall (430 New Karner Rd) in Albany, NY:
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More about the DoJo
Check out this article about us on AllOverAlbany.com - It pretty much sums us up!
CLICK HERE TO READ ARTICLE
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To create a school that promotes well-rounded learning of the bagpipe as a musical instrument in an exciting community environment.
A Well-rounded learning of the bagpipe
The school will succeed in teaching pupils how to approach the bagpipe as a musical instrument. It will provide an open-ended curriculum that allows each player to explore his/her own interests. Ie, The school will not be associated with any band/solo agenda or conform to standards set by Pipe Band Associations. Students will choose their own goals and objectives, and the school's structure will provide a vessel for them to achieve those goals.
Community Environment
The school will be set up to promote a community atmosphere. Socializing with other musicians is essential for developing intuition and creativity.
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