INTRODUCING
The Pipe Band Drummer's Inner Circle
The World's most comprehensive membership for Pipe Band Drummers.
Discover the joy of Pipe Band Drumming! Learn the techniques and skills to master your drumming and thrive whereever you are in your Pipe Band Drumming journey today!
Start drumming today!
Are You a Pipe Band Drummer?
The Pipe Band Drummer's Inner Circle is perfect for you, if you are ready to get serious when it comes to your drumming and put in the work.
We have hundreds of videos to get you started, and your experience level does not matter. All drummers will benefit from joining this community.
If you are...
A novice drummer, and you know that you need to get clear on the foundations of drumming before you join a pipe band.
An experienced drummer, and you know in order to take your drumming to the next level you need to put in more work and learn from the best.
A leading drummer or instructor, and you know that you in order for your corps to win and crush your competition, you need the best tools and tutors at your disposal.
A former pipe band drummer, and you want to keep playing, growing and interacting with the community you love.
You're in the right place!
The Pipe Band Drummer's Inner Circle was built with YOU in mind and will give you the tools, techniques and knowledge to sky rocket your drumming!
What you can expect from your membership
-
A back catalogue of over 300+ lessons.
-
Interviews with the world’s best pipe band musicians.
-
Courses for drumming development.
-
A Library of scores for you to download and use.
-
A community of Pipe Band Drummer's who are just as passionate as you are.
-
Weekly Sessions with some of the best Pipe Band Drumming tutors.
"The Inner Circle sessions have been so dynamic and are informative about all aspects of drumming I didn’t even know existed but I now look forward to mastering. The weekly live lessons are the coolest thing; even I have a voice! It has been a great experience."
- Tove Isaacson
Take a look inside The Pipe Band Drummer's Inner Circle:
Drumming Worksheets & Drills
-
Drum Corps warm-up drills
-
'Drum-Speak' Basics
-
Structured Learning Levels 1-5
-
Rudiment Development
-
And more!
Guest Interviews
-
Arthur Cooke - world champion drummer
-
Steven Shedden - world-class drummer and teacher
-
Jim Kilpatrick - iconic pipe band drummer
-
Joe Noble - World Champion Drummer
-
And more!
Live Practical Sessions
-
Reading Musical Patterns with Dave Coleman
-
Stick Tricks with Sebastian Potgieter
-
Using your Body Naturally and Effectively with Patrick Moran
-
Technique Builders with James Laughlin
-
And 100's more!
Q&A Replays
-
Inner Circle Q&A : August 2023
-
Inner Circle Q&A : July 2023
-
Inner Circle Q&A : June 2023
-
Inner Circle Q&A : May 2023
-
And many more!
Composition
-
Old Wife of the Milldust Hornpipe Grade 3
-
Liberton Pipe Band Grade 4/3
-
The Bloody Field of Flanders Grade 4
-
The Old Rustic Bridge Grade 4b
-
And so much more!
These are just a few of the tools and lessons available to you in The Pipe Band Drummer's Inner Circle.
- Inner Circle Student
I love being a part of the Inner Circle because it’s like extra tuition on top of normal face to face tuition, and it’s easily accessible. I like that you can go back to videos so you never forget what was covered and also see comments that have useful tips in it. Also it’s a great way to meet new people. I really appreciate the Inner Circle because my drumming has noticeably improved since joining and it’s only been 2 weeks. It really motivates me to practice efficiently too because everything we talk about and get shown is extremely helpful!
- Patrick Moran
I have been tutored by James for the last 10 years and I have had countless championship wins and successes under his leadership at St Andrews College. Without his teaching and guidance over the years I wouldn’t nearly be the drummer nor the person I am today. I owe so much to James’s influence in my life and hope you will take the opportunity to learn from his knowledge and inspiration.
- Tom Mewett
The Pipe Band drumming world has long been crying out for an online based educational platform and drumming community that transcends geographical boundaries and gives drummers of all ages access to quality education, elite guest instructors and a network of likeminded individuals from which to draw inspiration.
Whether I’m furthering my own drumming education or that of my students, James’s Inner Circle keeps me motivated, inspired and eliminates any disadvantage that living in a regional town used to pose in terms of accessing top quality tuition. The Inner Circle quite simply puts the drumming world at your fingertips.
Join The Inner Circle today!
You will have instant access to all of the resources and you will also be able to join the LIVE sessions!
If you are serious about your drumming, you can't afford to miss out on what this community has to offer.
You'll be covered by a risk-free 30-Day Guarantee...
You can place your confidence in a money-back guarantee and set any enrollment nerves aside.
In the first 30 days you will have access to the entire Pipe Band Drummer's Inner Circle.
You will have the chance to attend some LIVE sessions and use some of the drum scores. You will have the chance to watch some of the interviews and some of the previous Q&A sessions.
If you don't feel inspired and motivated at the 30-day mark, send us an email and we will give you a full refund.
Frequently asked questions by other drummers:
How are sessions hosted in The Inner Circle?
What can I expect to get if I join the Inner Circle?
What if I am new to Pipe Band Drumming?
Do you offer a money-back guarantee?
What happens if I miss a LIVE session?
I don't have access to a computer.
The Pipe Band Drummer's Inner Circle is the right fit for you if...
You are ready to accelerate your drumming journey.
You know you have a passion for drums, you just need a bit of guidance to help you ace some of the tricky bits that don't come as naturally to you. We've got you covered with our World-class tutors!
You are tired of the same old practice routines
We all know what it's like to repeat the same practice routines day-in and day-out as a drummer. Surely there is more than your practice routine you've been doing for 10 years?
The good news is - THERE IS! We have hundreds of videos and resources for you to use in the Inner Circle.
You are not afraid of hard work.
Pipe Band Drummers know what the meaning of hard work is. We practice for hours on end and we still know that there is more to be done.
If you are not afraid of putting in the work and showing up for yourself and your drumming community, then this is the place for you.
There are people from across the globe, connecting over a shared passion for drumming. You might even make some new friends!
I created The Pipe Band Drummer's Inner Circle with you in mind...
Pipe Band Drumming is a passion of mine, and it has been since I was 9 years old. Later on in my career, I realised that I was spending a lot of time doing 1:1 drumming lessons, and there was a waitlist so I wasn't able to cater to you.
I realised that in order to help more drummers, I would need to do group lessons. The Inner Circle was born and by creating this platform, I was able to help drummers from across the globe. I am confident that you will love the line up of incredible drumming tutors we have here at the Inner Circle.
I have spent years refining and perfecting these drumming techniques and rudiments, and really understanding the mechanics behind it all, so that you don't have to! Don't waste anymore of your precious time trying to figure it out on your own.
I believe in you and I am here for you.
