At Djembe Life, we're building one of one drums. Get your original drum today!
CUSTOM BUILT PROFESSIONAL DJEMBES & REPAIR
At Djembe Life, we're building one of one drums. Get your original drum today!
CUSTOM BUILT PROFESSIONAL DJEMBES & REPAIR
Djembe Life is the evolution of my almost three decades long love affair with djembe. I purchased the drum you see here from Paulo Mattioli, in a San Diego yoga studio in the early 90s. At that time there were almost zero shops to take your drum to be fixed. Learning how to skin and tune your djembe was essential. Over the next couple of decades I found myself becoming more and more intrigued with learning what makes these drums sound so absolutely amazing. Fast forward to more recent history and I began building for friends. Then after much consideration, I decided to jump in, both hands, and do this full time.
Truly every drum has unique qualities that provide the sound you hear. It is exciting EVERY time a drum gets completed and she sounds off for the first time. The work ethic here is simple. Make each drum sound as good as it can. Sound is my #1 focus. If that's not right, nothing else is. I hope we meet some time soon to collaborate on your instrument, or find you a new, or first drum. Nothing quite like this Djembe Life.
Djembe Life is all about improving your drumming experience.
Having played for almost 3 decades I understand how important a proper instrument is. It becomes an extension.
It has to sound right, feel right, play well, be responsive.
We believe our approach to building is producing some incredible sound from these unique and powerful drums.
If your current drum does not excite you, it should. I can help.
I resource high quality materials, coupled with craftsmanship, to provide you with a new drum, or repairs to your current instrument, to bring out all the drum's potential. All parts of a djembe play an essential role in the sound of your drum. Your drum shell is where it all starts. A solid shell of proper wood and weight is necessary. Once we have that, the bearing edge is the next step. Having a hand built, properly shaped edge is key to the sound of your drum. Next is a high quality, West African goat skin matched to the size and weight of your drum. Calf, camel, horse, and water buffalo are available. Correctly sized rings, rope specific to djembe, and colors of your liking to complete your drum. At Djembe Life we use a variety of vendors to offer you a wide selection of all these quality parts, to put together an instrument that you will truly love.
Take a look at our various pages online! The Instagram page has some great shots from around the shop. The youtube channel has a few lessons but is primarily playlists of master djembe drummers, and drum-centric music. It's a good place to start your discovery of what djembe life is all about.
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