Discover Drums offers fun and flexible drumming tuition for beginners of all ages, conveniently located between St Andrews and Cupar.
Discover Drums, based in the St Andrews area, was formed by experienced and respected working drummer James Gorgon. After a musical career spanning nearly 40 years James has had the opportunity to record and play live gigs with the finest of musicians around the world. With over 15 albums to his credit and numerous television and radio appearances, as well as several major tours including North Am
27/07/2026
Fantastic 2 gigs at Largo Arts festival this weekend. Must have been the tide coming in on us last night😄 wow, was it heavy rain. Just as well I knew the parts as, music became unreadable 🤣. Drums and gear getting dried out today. Enjoyed the weekend playing some fab music with "Herding Cats". Thanks again to those who popped along to see us. 🎵🥁
19/07/2026
Hi, Folks, hope everyone well and enjoying nice weather. Just finished putting together my new Hybrid drum kit. Loving the colour of this new kit,reminds me of my first pipeband drum when I started competing many years ago 🤣🤣. Lots of work now programming and making my kits up. Huge thanks to Jane and team JoBeky for their advice and support. Great products JoBeky Electronic Drums
29/06/2026
Just back from a wee break over to the west coast of Scotland. Had a fantastic day catching up with these guys. 2 great drummers and loads of laughs. Also just a wee reminder. "Herding Cats" playing Clarks Dundee on Sat: 4th July 6pm /9pm as part of the Dundee music festival, if anyone fancies a night of classic rock anthems and seeing a guy from Fife hitting some skins,🤣 it would be great to see you. 😀🎵🥁
30/04/2026
Well this is a first for me, after many years of teaching and playing. One of my students and me sharing a stage together. Fantastic to hear Ali Mcg live along with Joe and Pete. Well played guys."Herding Cats" always a pleasure to keep you cats grooving. 😃🎵🥁. Looking forward to Saturday nights gig playing for the first time at Fire Station Creative Dunfermline.
25/04/2026
Recently had the opportunity to study again with one of the UKs top educators, Mr Pat Garvey. Should any drumming friends not know how awesome he is, please listen to his playing with Ozric Tentacles. Nicola Kendall thanks again for organising this awesome day in Scotland. What an stunning venue.
23/04/2026
Fantastic wee trip to my favourite local Drum shop. So much cool gear. Drummers Only thanks guys as always for warm welcome, chat and coffee. Love the one of a kind snare with Martin Smith name on it. 🤣😂 All the best.
31/03/2026
Hi Folks, if anyone fancies some quality drum study. There are spaces for the master class with the amazing Pat Garvey. I have had the pleasure to study with Pat on a few occasions and this guy is one of the best tutors in the UK. You wont be disappointed. Details below. https://www.facebook.com/share/1GxAthaeib/
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14/03/2026
Hi folks, Happy Weekend. Thought I would share a couple of pics of last weeks "Herding Cats" gig. Such a fantastic night and so nice to have a packed venue. Massive thanks to all the public, friends, family and some of my students who popped along to hear some classic rock. If you know of anyone looking for a band that is passionate about playing great music for parties or festivals please get in touch. Looking forward to our next gigs. 🥁 Thanks to Cara Photography for the footage.
15/02/2026
Hi, Folks, few pics of my set up for a rehearsal with Herding Cats. Tried my new ACS custom in ear monitoring. Very nice! Tickets going well for our gig on 6th March. Would be great if some of you could pop along. Cheers. 🎵🥁
06/01/2026
Hi Folks, a very Happy New Year to you all. I now have spaces available to teach more adult drum students.
Due to demand, I have increased my availability to include an extra evening of teaching.
If you have always dreamed of playing drums, now’s the time to start! Why not challenge yourself with trying something new this year? You may find a a hidden talent!
Perhaps, the kids have grown up and you have some more time?
Maybe Santa brought you a drum set? Or, you have been at gigs and thought the drummer was cool and imagined being that person!
After more than forty years playing drums all over the world, I concentrated on teaching drums eight years ago. My community of local students have amazed me! It really is possible to be playing drums, in a band, with a bit of work and support from me.
Several of my students have already achieved this and this could be you!
If anyone is interested in learning drums for fun or perhaps to help manage some stressors in their life then please contact me. The first taster lesson is FREE!! And you will always receive a warm welcome.
Any questions? Please message me on the discoverdrums page or email: [email protected]
I look forward to supporting your learning in all genres of drumming.
Regards James