James is available for day, weekend or week-long workshops. Workshops are for drummers of all ages and abilities, each workshop is tailored to the specific needs of each group.

What are the benefits of attending a group workshop?

Playing in a group environment with other enthusiastic drummers and guided by your group instructor you will achieve new goals and set new targets for yourself.  Interacting and learning with other drummers can help you discover new ways of learning.

Who can attend the workshops?

Anyone who wants to drum, learn about drums or better themselves.  James has taught extensively and offers expertise for side drummers of all levels.  He also offers rhythmic development sessions for Bass drummers, Tenor drummers and Bagpipers.  If you would like to have World-Class Bagpipe instruction or Bass and Tenor Instruction please let us know.

If you would like to arrange a workshop for your own group, please contact us for more information.

How do I find out about future C2D Workshops?

Register on the C2D mailing list and receive regular updates about workshops and seminars in America, Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, New Zealand and the UK.  You will be sure to get alerts in your inbox before they reach the general public!

The workshops are designed to assist the whole pipe band, not just the snare section. 

Topics typically covered:

•Band Ensemble Improvement

•Rudimental Development

•Improving Execution whilst performing

•Theory Instruction

•Teaching Techniques

•Recruitment Methods

•Composition

•Contest-day Preparation

•Instrument Maintenance

•And anything else the drummers/bands wish to cover


Contact James to arrange a workshop.