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Fulfilling the lifelong drumming dreams for loved ones, friends and family does not have to be a difficult process, even during the holiday season. What better way to treat those closest to your heart than with the gift of music and percussion? Taking a trip through the classics that define this festive time of year, we have developed a little guide to ensure that your leaping lords and calling birds are all happily singing, dancing and, of course, drumming away the holidays …

There is never a bad time to start drumming, but as the year winds down and people begin to think of the “fresh start” of the next year, a window of opportunity opens, just waiting to be filled with rhythm and music. The start of a new year is traditionally a time where people vow to end bad habits, start new habits, or try to establish new goals for the year, and there’s really no better activity to introduce (in our humble opinion, of course) than drumming. As a publi …

Drumming is not just about music and rhythm, but can be a life-long pursuit of self-realization and awareness. The various traits that create a drummer are ever-evolving, from the earliest banging on pots and pans to the extended solo of a drum god, and are enhanced through the study, practice and performance of drumming. Not all drummers dream of stardom, while others are determined to make a name in the drumming world, yet, each drummer is part of a truly unique …

Drummers are some of the most underestimated and talented musicians in the world, usually left to their own devices as they sit in the back of a stage, keeping rhythm and enhancing the music being played with unstoppable fills and solos. The same can be said for drummers in drum circles, drummers who teach and drummers who actively share their gifts with the world offstage (or out of the circle). It has been 19 years since Eric Carr, the drummer from KISS, passed …

Pepe Espinosa is a well-known name in Latin music circles, but, to many in Michigan, he's just another aspect of a diverse musical culture. Kansascity.com reports that the Latin jazz drummer has made Michigan his home as he plays his bongos, timbales and congas throughtout the state. Espinosa prefers the quiet atmosphere that Michigan provides, as well as the diverse music scene in the larger cities. With inspiration from family and a motivation like the rhythm he plays, Espinosa is current …

FURNITURE QUALITY FINISH...THE LATIN PERCUSSION CONGAThe conga is sanded by hand while it spins on the lathe. Once the drum is finely sanded it is ready for the next step, the formation of the bearing edge. The bearing edge is the most important part of a drum, because this is where the drumhead is positioned. If this detail is not properly shaped and prepared, the drum will not provide ideal sound.Latin Percussion has developed the optimum bearing edge design, one that is strong enough to take …

When you deal with the stress at work or at home, you can explore a new and intuitive stress relieving activity called - drum magic. Drum magic was invented by Jana Broder. After years in the family catering business, Jana took a road trip all over the country where she ended up in a drumming class in Berkeley, CA. From that class, her passion for drums grew, and she understood the transcendent power of drum magic. Drum magic is defined as an effective group activity performed by synchroniz …

The Lacey Act states that it is a 'federal criminal offense to import, sell or hold any product containing wood or plant material that was harvested in violation of any law in its country of origin'. The Act affects all imports of pianos and stringed instruments such as guitars or pianos.If often seems that a large majority people assume we are going to have unlimited global resources for our children and our children's children. No matter how unimportant it may be to some, it is still our duty …

Before you head to the airport with your djembe, you should consider the details of traveling with an instrument. Djembes are large, oddly-shaped, and heavy, and can easily hold up your trip.1. Read Before You LeaveThough you may be anxious to book your flight, check the airline regulations regarding baggage. Packing both a suitcase and a djembe will typically earn you extra baggage fees, and frequently affect the cost of your ticket as a consequence of weight. Read the fine print on your ticket …

All congas may look similar but they are not created equal! Although most congas are manufactured in Bangkok, Latin Percussion congas (including the brands LP, LP Matador & LP Aspire & CP) are quite unique. Every detail of the design and construction of Latin Percussion congas is the result of collaboration with the world's greatest designers, musicians and craftsmen. With 40 years of experience, LP has learned to pay attention to even the smallest detail. You might wonder what makes an LP br …