Endorse Woodshed.

Think you have what it takes to endorse Woodshed Percussion?

While we intentionally keep our Featured Players roster small, we are always open to the possibility of forming new relationships with talented players and educators around the world who can help spread the word about our products and services.

A Quick Note.

We only want people representing us that whole heartedly love our products...essentially, those drummers that choose to play our products regardless of their discount or endorsement level.

What You Get (& What You Don't).

In the following way only, we're like most other percussion companies: an endorsement is not a free ride. Our players endorse Woodshed, not the other way around. We don't simply hand out thousands of dollars worth of free gear to big name players just to get their endorsement.

We generally offer small discounts on products as a courtesy and in consideration for what we ask of our players (see below) and we promote their efforts whenever possible. Our players are also friends, and are treated as such. Endorsement level varies from player to player and at our sole discretion.

What We Ask of You.

We ask our players to promote our products, services and website whenever possible (including at clinics, lessons, live shows, etc.) We also ask our players to submit honest feedback on current products and those in various stages of development.

Long-Term Endorsement Contracts.

Unlike lots of other companies, we don't make you sign one. In lieu of a paper agreement, we'll take a handshake. We'll do our best to outline to you what we need to keep the program successful, but we'll rely on your word to make it happen. They way we see it, neither party benefits with a contractually-obligated endorsement if one of the parties isn't on board in spirit. We'll expect you to hold up your end of the deal (help us promote), just as you expect us to hold up ours (make killer products). If something's not right, we want to know about it so we can work it out.

Who Has the Best Shot.

We're pretty darn picky when it comes down to who we choose to represent us. So who's got an edge? Talented players who are busy touring and/or recording; passionate educators with a full list of private students, clinics and workshops. Seasoned players with a brain for invention and an eye for design. Charismatic professionals with a unique, outgoing personality.

What to Send:

If you would like to apply to become a Woodshed Featured Player, please send us a press kit containing the following information:

Legal Name (and stage name if applicable) and complete contact information (mailing address, phone, email, etc.)
Audio/video samples of your playing and/or teaching (CDs and/or DVDs preferred)
Brief playing biography/resume with information on current project(s) and website(s) you are featured on
Complete discography (including record label names and unit sales
List of other endorsement agreements (include company name, A&R contact and level of endorsement/terms)
Sponsorships obtained from other companies (include level of sponsorship)
Digital photo(s) of you with at least one Woodshed product
Any other pertinent information you'd like us to know about you (e.g., press coverage, clinic / workshop schedule, number of private students etc.)

How to Send It:

Press kits should be mailed to Woodshed (drop us a line for the best mailing address) or emailed. If an EPK is already available online (on one site) please provide us the link. To send us Zip file containing all items digitally, email us at Email@WoodshedPercussion.com.

Yo: Don't count on your physical press kit being returned.

Questions.

If you need more info, contact Dominic Tancredi via email.

Due to our normal business volume and the significant interest in our endorsement program, please do not contact us to inquire about the status of your application; we will contact you once we've had a chance to review your packet, have made a decision or if we'd like to speak with you more.

We appreciate your interest and look forward to working with you in the near future!

Dominic Tancredi, owner/fellow drummer
Woodshed Percussion Concepts