Tens of thousands of bands with hundreds of thousands of performers march in parades, give concerts and travel the world to compete at Highland Games and gatherings. The unique Pipe Band Snare, Tenor & Bass have techniques, styles and tune types not found anywhere else. Regardless of your current ability or musical goals, learning Pipe Band Drumming will transform your playing into something truly Monster. 

Where we’ve gone so far to capture Monster Pipe Band Drummers for you:

• The World Pipe Band Championships
• Glasgow, Scotland
• Belfast, Northern Ireland
• Vancouver, Canada
• Southern Ontario, Canada 
• New York City, USA
• Winter Storm in Kansas City, USA
• Washington, D.C., USA 

For generations, the British have prioritized music and drumming. Her late Majesty the Queen was no exception, and now Her Corps and Army of Drummers have evolved into a show-style all their own. British Drumming teaches a flair and entertainment value that is easily transferred to any other style of play. The style that was previously reserved for royalty is only a few clicks away for drummers of any skill level! 

Where we’ve gone so far to capture Monsters British Drummers for you:

• London, England
• SIRD (Society of International Rudimental Drummers) Convention
• Scotland, UK

Breton Bagad Drumming

The Bretagne (Breh-tahn-yah) region in northwestern France is an original Celtic nation with a unique language, dance, music, and drumming. Bagads (Bah-gods)— which is the Breton word for band— combine Pipe Band Drumming and Bagpipes with the Breton Bombard, the lead melodic instrument. Performing in parades, concerts, and competitions throughout Bretagne, Bagads (Bah-gods) perform modern arrangements of traditional Breton music.

Where we’ve gone so far to capture Monsters Bagad Drummers for you:

• Lorient Interceltique Festival
• The Bagad Champions at Lorient 
• The Bagad Championships at Brest 
• Quimper, France 
• New York City, USA 

The Great-Grand-Daddy of all drumming, historical records show the Swiss using drums for military and civic uses as far back as the medieval times. These traditions exist today through solo and ensemble competitions of Trommelgruppes and Cliques. Learn the unique style, technique, scores, and culture from the very best Swiss & Basel Drummers. Maybe finally go to Fasnacht next year? 

Where we’ve gone so far to capture Monster Swiss & Basel Drummers for you:

• Fasnacht Carnival, Switzerland
• Basel, Switzerland 
• Zurich, Switzerland
• The Netherlands
• Washington, D.C., USA

With roots pre-dating the founding of the United States, American Drumming has evolved into two distinct paths: DCI (modern American Rudimental Drumming), and the preservers of the Ancient or “Traditional” American style. Learn the rich history of the drumming technique that thrives today in New England, USA.

Where we’ve gone so far to capture Monsters Fife & Drum Corps for you:

• Deep River Ancient Muster (DRAM) 
• Westbrook Muster 
• Stony Creek Muster
• Boston, USA 
• PASIC (The Percussive Arts Society International Convention)
• Washington, D.C., USA

Featuring Monster Author and Educator, Mark Wessels, the Fresh Approach to the Snare Drum Digital Series is the most recent drumming style to be offered exclusively to Rhythm Monster members. Concert Percussion comprises all of the cool noises and instruments from the back of every concert band and symphony orchestra. In this series, Mark will guide you through the most important foundations for learning any and all percussion instruments.

Current and Future Series by Mark Wessels: 

• A Fresh Approach to the Snare Drum 

• A Fresh Approach to Mallet Percussion

• A Fresh Approach to the Drumset

• A Fresh Approach to Four Mallets

• A Fresh Approach to Beginning Percussion

• 5 Minute Theory

Learn more about the Fresh Approach Series Here!