Quality. Functionality. Innovation. Education.

Considered separately, each expresses a unique attribute.
Combined, they articulate the commitment of Woodshed Percussion Concepts.
We kinda impressed ourselves with that one, too.

Who We Are & What We Do.

Put simply: we're drummers who help drummers (and other working musicians). Woodshed Percussion Concepts designs, manufactures, wholesales and retails high-quality percussion products for drum set, competition pipe band, marching percussion and orchestral applications. We also offer private and group drum instruction at all ability levels and in a myriad of playing styles. And we have a blast doing it all.


The Woodshed Difference.

This is the Woodshed mantra:


DO IT RIGHT. DO IT DIFFERENTLY. DO IT BETTER.


We're a relatively small company. But we're small by choice; we're more concerned with dang-good products and real-live-human service. (Robots are evil.)


We don't have deep pockets to spend mega-bucks on flashy magazine ads or to pay players to endorse us. Instead, we're doing things the old-fashioned way: we rely on happy drummers to spread the word for us. We're not afraid to go the extra mile to earn your trust.


Is that enough? We don't think so. We start with simple, well-designed products and expertly craft them using quality materials. We stand behind our products 100%, and we try our best to make sure you never have to use our industry-leading guarantees.


Where We've Been.

Frustration is the mother of invention, at least according to Woodshed co-founder Dominic Tancredi. As a lifelong drummer and experienced teacher, Dominic found himself unable to recommend a quality practice pad to his students. In 2000 he decided to do something about it.


The carefully hand-crafted prototype was a stark contrast to the low quality, mass produced counterparts more widely available, and (more importantly), these had just the right feel.


Dominic's students weren't the only ones who appreciated this change - word spread quickly among novice and professional drummers, the design evolved to become our Hardcorps® Practice Pads, and Woodshed Percussion Concepts, Inc. was born. Today, our Woodshed Practice Pads and other products are used by touring artists, prominent percussionists and experienced educators worldwide.


My Promise.

I'll make sure Woodshed provides you with exceptional products and services that exceed your expectations. You have my word on it. If you're not satisfied, neither are we. Either way, I wanna know about it. So call me (216.650.3378) or email me (dominic @ woodshedpercussion.com). You can even stalk me on myspace or facebook.

Dominic Tancredi

president / fellow drummer