524 - Chanter Reeds, Bag Sizes & Band Changes: Your Questions Answered (Dojo Q&A Session)

Why are you holding on to those old chanter reeds? What actually changes when you move to an extended small bag? And why does your blowstick keep popping out of your mouth? Tune in for this week's Friday Strike-In with Carl as he tackles listener questions on drone and chanter reeds, bag sizes, blowstick problems, Grade One medleys, tuning high A, and the ever-present question of band changes. Want to join these live Q&A sessions, ask your own questions, and learn from world-class instructors every week? Join us at Dojo University today: https://pipersdojo.com/store Here's what we cover this week: 0:00 – How old is too old for your drone reeds? Storage, bridles and O-rings explained 7:04 – Small vs. extended small bags: what actually changes? 22:06 – Why does your blowstick pop out? Tie-ins, ball joints and DIY fixes 26:33 – When should you throw out a chanter reed? The backup reed rule 30:02 – Understanding Grade One medleys: bridges, transitions and reprises 34:50 – Worlds tickets for next year: what to expect 35:35 – High A squealing: is it the reed, the player or the sweet spot? 41:44 – Band jumping season: is anyone thinking about switching bands?