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Awesome Bagpipers

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Welcome to Awesome Bagpipers! I’m Jeanie Hawes, and I’m here to take you inside the incredible world of piping. From major competitions in Scotland and North America, to more than a thousand live performances.Now I get to share those stories, lessons, and conversations with you. We’ll also talk shop about gear, have some great interviews, and probably have a few tales that should never be told near a judging panel. If you love bagpipes you’re in the right place. So grab your headphones and let’s explore the world of piping together, one podcast and one tune at a time.

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Episodes

  1. Bagpipe Myths Busted - Episode 9

    Bagpipe Myths Busted - Women, Reeds, Beginners & Tradition | Episode 9 Think women aren’t strong enough to play bagpipes? That you need to start as a child to ever be good? Or that you must use a hard reed to sound good? In this myth-busting episode of Awesome Bagpipers, Jeanie Hawes takes on the...

  2. Bagpipe Motivation Tips - Episode 8

    Bagpipe Motivation Tips - How to Keep Playing And Practicing When You Don’t Feel Like It | Ep. 8 Some days the pipes feel heavy, your fingers are sluggish, and the practice chanter looks way more appealing than firing up the full set. Sound familiar? In this episode of Awesome Bagpipers, Jeanie...

  3. Bagpipe Anxiety Tips - Episode 7

    Piping Anxiety Tips - Turning Anxiety and Nerves into Energy: Mindset Shifts, Routines & Tips for Bagpipers | Ep. 7 Have you ever stepped onto the stage with pipes on your shoulder, heart pounding so hard you can barely hear your drones, fingers suddenly feeling like strangers? What if you could...

  4. Bagpipe Tune Memory - Episode 6

    Bagpipe Tune Memorization Tips: Master Patterns, Visualization & Repetition for Pipers | Ep. 6 Struggling to make bagpipe tunes stick? What if you could memorize faster, play from memory with confidence, and turn frustrating brain meltdowns into autopilot mastery? In this must-listen episode of...

  5. Bagpipe Stamina Tips - Episode 5

    Bagpipe Stamina & Fitness Secrets: Build Endurance, Breath Control & Power for Pipers | Awesome Bagpipers Ep. 5 Discover how bagpiping is a full-body workout that rivals marathon running or high-intensity training! In this episode of Awesome Bagpipers, host Jeanie Hawes (pro piper with 1000+...

  6. Robert Burns Special - Episode 4

    On today’s podcast we discuss all things Robert Burns, from attire and accessories, what to play if you're piping at a Burns event, food and haggis, how to host an event, and of course some classic Burns stories. Welcome to Awesome Bagpipers! I’m Jeanie Hawes, and I’m here to take you inside the...

  7. Billy Hawes Pipe Chat - Episode 3

    Welcome to Awesome Bagpipers! I’m Jeanie Hawes, and I’m here to take you inside the incredible world of piping. On today’s podcast we’re joined by my brother Bill Hawes who is an accomplished piper and co-owner of the Highland Shoppe. We talk about piping for gigs including weddings and special...

  8. Great Sounding Pipes - Episode 2

    Welcome to Awesome Bagpipers! I’m Jeanie Hawes, and I’m here to take you inside the incredible world of piping. On today’s podcast we continue to discuss some of the more frequent questions I’m often asked while piping. These include solo piping vs band piping, tips for a great sounding bagpipe,...

  9. Episode 1

    Welcome to Awesome Bagpipers! I’m Jeanie Hawes, and I’m here to take you inside the incredible world of piping. From major competitions in Scotland and North America, to more than a thousand live performances. On today’s podcast we discuss some of the more frequent questions I’m often asked while...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to Awesome Bagpipers! I’m Jeanie Hawes, and I’m here to take you inside the incredible world of piping. From major competitions in Scotland and North America, to more than a thousand live performances.Now I get to share those stories, lessons, and conversations with you. We’ll also talk shop about gear, have some great interviews, and probably have a few tales that should never be told near a judging panel. If you love bagpipes you’re in the right place. So grab your headphones and let’s explore the world of piping together, one podcast and one tune at a time.

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What is Awesome Bagpipers about?

Welcome to Awesome Bagpipers! I’m Jeanie Hawes, and I’m here to take you inside the incredible world of piping. From major competitions in Scotland and North America, to more than a thousand live performances.Now I get to share those stories, lessons, and conversations with you. We’ll also talk...

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