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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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May 7, 2026

Bagpipe Myths Busted - Episode 9

Bagpipe Myths Busted - Women, Reeds, Beginners & Tradition | Episode 9Think 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 biggest misconceptions about the bagpipes and sets the record straight with straight-talk, personal stories, and practical wisdom.You’ll discover:<ul><li>Why one of the oldest (and most ridiculous) myths about women and bagpipes is completely wrong</li><li>The surprising truth about starting bagpipes later in life — and why it might actually be an advantage</li><li>The hidden dangers of the “harder is better” reed mentality that every beginner needs to hear</li><li>How modern gear stacks up against traditional setups — and what really matters for great sound</li><li>Inspiring real-life stories of pipers breaking barriers across age, gender, and culture</li></ul>Whether you’re a woman considering the pipes, an adult thinking it’s “too late,” a parent of a young player, or just tired of outdated piping advice, this episode will challenge what you thought you knew and leave you motivated to play.Perfect for anyone searching: bagpipe myths, women bagpipers, bagpipe reed advice, adult beginners bagpipes, bagpipe strength training, starting bagpipes later in life, or hard vs easy bagpipe reeds.If you love bagpipes and a bit of Scottish spirit, you’re in the right place. Grab your headphones and let’s explore the world of piping together, one podcast and one tune at a time.Subscribe to Awesome Bagpipers for more real-talk stories, gear secrets, motivation, and adventures from Scotland to Calgary! 🎶🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #Bagpipes #BagpipeMyths #WomenBagpipers #BagpipeReeds #AdultBeginners #PipingTips #ScottishMusic #PipeBand #BagpipeLife #MythsBusted

April 2, 2026

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 Hawes shares practical tools and tips to build motivation that actually lasts — whether you’re a busy student, working adult, or seasoned piper hitting a plateau.Jeannie reveals:• The surprising motivation killer that affects almost every piper and why fighting it usually backfires• Her personal “just start for 10 minutes” trick• How busy students and working adults can sneak in effective practice without waiting for the “perfect” day• The clever way she keeps young players excited instead of burning out• Why short-term targets beat long-term willpower every single time• How to push through frustrating plateaus without losing your love for the pipes• The unexpected reward she uses to make even tough practice sessions feel worthwhilePlus real stories: opening for Alan Doyle of Great Big Sea, the hilarious Taylor Swift “Love Story” wedding request, the wild Robbie Burns Night stairwell incident no one saw coming and the Cosmopolitan fueled practice trick that actually worked.Whether you’re struggling to find time after school, sports or work, feeling stuck on a plateau, or just need fresh ways to make practice enjoyable again, this episode gives you simple mindset shifts that turn “I should practice” into “I get to practice.”Searching for bagpipe practice motivation, how to stay motivated on bagpipes, piping practice tips, overcoming bagpipe practice burnout, or building consistent bagpipe habits? This one’s for you.If you love bagpipes and a bit of Scottish spirit, you’re in the right place. Grab your headphones and let’s explore the world of piping together, one podcast and one tune at a time. Subscribe to Awesome Bagpipers for more real-talk stories, gear advice, interviews, and motivation from the pipes! 🎶🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿#Bagpipes #Bagpipe #Bagpiper #Bagpipers #PipeBand #Piping #ScottishMusic #BagpipePractice #PipingMotivation #BagpipeTips #PracticeMotivation #ScottishPiping

March 15, 2026

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 turn that rush of performance anxiety into pure energy that lifts your music instead of holding it back?In this must listen episode of Awesome Bagpipers, host Jeanie Hawes (1,000+ performances, competition medals chaser) opens up about her own journey from debilitating nerves in high-level competitions to confidently harnessing them as excitement.Jeanie reveals:<ul><li>The one mindset flip that turned her “debilitating” competition nerves into performance fuel</li><li>Why fighting anxiety usually makes it worse — and what to do instead</li><li>The surprising rehearsal mistake that actually causes memory blocks on stage</li><li>The personal “excitement sweet spot” every piper needs to find (and how to know when you’ve overshot it)</li><li>The brutal truth about peer pressure when other top pipers are watching</li><li>Why “I’m not doing brain surgery” became her ultimate perspective reset</li><li>The instant confidence booster she swears by before every gig or competition</li></ul>Plus real stories: the judge who asked “When are you going to get serious?” after her set, why her brother might call her piping style “attention deficit disorder,” the infamous one-eyed full-mask sporran staring down the competition, and why pipers would max out an imaginary volume knob.Whether you’re a beginner frozen by first-competition jitters, a solo competitor at the top level, or a pipe-band member worried about being the weak link, these battle-tested tools will help you play freely, interpret music better, keep steady blowing, and actually enjoy performing.Searching for performance anxiety bagpipes, piping nerves, bagpipe stage fright, overcoming competition anxiety, piping mindset shifts, or how to harness nerves for better bagpipe playing? This episode is for you.If you love bagpipes and a bit of Scottish spirit, you’re in the right place. Grab your headphones and let’s explore the world of piping together, one podcast and one tune at a time. Subscribe to Awesome Bagpipers for more piping stories, gear secrets, interviews, and adventures from Scotland to Calgary! 🎶🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Awesome Pipers website: <a href="https://www.awesomebagpipers.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.awesomebagpipers.com/</a>Highland Shoppe: <a href="https://thehighlandshoppe.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://thehighlandshoppe.com/</a>Jeanie Hawes on Facebook and Instagram: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jeanie.hawes.39" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/jeanie.hawes.39</a> #Bagpipes #PerformanceAnxiety #PipingNerves #BagpipeTips #OvercomeStageFright #PipingMindset #CompetitionAnxiety #ScottishMusic #PipeBand

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What is Awesome Bagpipers?: 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.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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