San Francisco Bay Area's Pro Drum Shop
and Education Center since 1979     

Bay Area's pro drum shop since 1979, Drum World is an independently owned shop that provides a wide selection of quality percussion gear and accessories. Today customers want low prices and value. However, there is more to our store than that. You won't find that "chain store" vibe here, just excellent service, knowledgeable staff, and quality products at discounted prices. See our Products page for authorized products we carry. Drum sets, World Percussion, Kid's Percussion, Accessories, Books, Videos, DVD's, Repairs, Tuning, and Lessons - Beginning to Advanced.

What should you consider in purchasing a drum set?

Your salesperson or instructor can help you consider all of your needs based on your specific circumstances. The main thing is to take your time and ask questions!  Drum World's staff is dedicated to taking the guesswork and frustration out of drum shopping, helping you make the right choices for your budget and needs.  We'll also be there for you after your purchase, with assistance and advice on maintenance, tuning, upgrades, or anything else relating to your drums.  Remember, where you buy is just as important as what you buy!  DON'T BUY CHEAP…BUY SMART!

Our entry level kits have been carefully put together to provide the best compromise between price and functionality. We don't stock kits that our staff of professional drummers would not be willing to play. Even if you bought a "bargain" kit somewhere else come in and let us show you how some simple upgrades will make it more fun to play.   Remember that a kit that is not put together properly or that needs constant adjustment can make practice a chore and keep you from getting the full benefit from your lessons. Play on a good set of drums, and have fun!

EDUCATION: Drums, Guitar and Bass
Lessons: Beginning to Advanced
Learn basic or advanced techniques. Supposedly rudiments are the necessary basis for playing the drums. But for students who are not so advanced, or just beginning, it is an absolute mystery why they have to struggle with what they feel to be boring technical exercises when all they really want to do is just play. But the rudiments are not boring at all if you can apply the new figure you've learned in its simple form directly to the drum set. With practice, our excellent instructors can show you the way. For guitar and bass, students learn the basic techniques and styles including reading, chords, and scales. Blues, Rock, Classical and Jazz, all Drum World teachers are professional musicians.
Have fun, play in a band! See our Lesson page for details and contact information.

Contact us with any questions or special orders.
Lessons - Drums, acoustic, electric, and bass guitar

Telephone: 650-572-9900
Email: drumworldsf@att.net

Have fun, play drums!
1220 South El Camino Real, San Mateo, California 94402