Business Details
Your Premier Drum Specialty Shop in Raleigh
Established as North Carolina's premier drum specialty shop, 2112 Percussion has served musicians of all skill levels since our founding. Our comprehensive offerings include a vast selection of acoustic and electronic percussion instruments, hardware, and accessories from top brands like Zildjian, Sabian, and DW. Our expert repair technicians provide meticulous maintenance services for drum kits and components, ensuring optimal performance. We pride ourselves on our team of professional instructors, each bringing decades of industry experience across diverse musical genres. Our educational programs cater to individual learning styles, offering personalized lesson plans for drums, bass, guitar, piano, and hand percussion. With flexible scheduling and month-to-month enrollment, we remove barriers to musical growth.Our staff's collective expertise spans rock, jazz, classical, and contemporary performance, with notable achievements including Grammy-nominated recordings and international touring experience. We maintain strict quality control over our inventory, carefully curating products to meet professional standards. Our facility in Raleigh's Towne Square Shopping Center provides a welcoming environment for both casual hobbyists and serious musicians. Through our commitment to musical education and instrument excellence, we've become a trusted resource for the Triangle area's music community. Our transparent business practices include clear pricing structures and no hidden fees, ensuring customer confidence in every transaction.
Services
Drum Sales
Cymbal Selection
Hardware Repair
Music Lessons
Drum Maintenance
Percussion Instruction
Electronic Kits
Pre-Owned Gear
Gift Cards
Accessories
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized music instruction from industry professionals with decades of performance experience
- Our repair technicians specialize in drum maintenance with transparent pricing structures
- We maintain North Carolina's largest inventory of percussion instruments and accessories
- Our flexible lesson plans accommodate all learning styles and musical preferences
- We provide month-to-month enrollment with no long-term contracts or hidden fees
Services
Drum Lessons
Our private lesson program offers customized instruction for all percussion instruments. Students work with professional musicians who have decades of performance experience across multiple genres. Lessons focus on technique development, music theory application, and personal repertoire building while accommodating different learning styles through auditory, visual, and kinesthetic teaching methods.
Drum Maintenance
We provide comprehensive maintenance services for acoustic and electronic drum kits. Our technicians handle head installations, hardware adjustments, snare mechanism repairs, and electronic component servicing. All repairs use professional-grade tools and replacement parts while maintaining strict quality control standards to ensure optimal instrument performance and longevity.
Percussion Sales
Our inventory features complete drum kits, individual components, and accessories from top manufacturers. Customers access premium brands like Zildjian cymbals, DW hardware, and Sabian percussion instruments. The store maintains extensive stock of both acoustic and electronic options while offering expert guidance for selecting appropriate equipment based on skill level and musical style.
Hardware Installation
Professional installation services cover all drum hardware components including pedal systems, throne adjustments, and cymbal stand configurations. Technicians ensure proper assembly and ergonomic setup for optimal playing comfort and performance efficiency. Services include basic installations as well as complex multi-component configurations requiring specialized mounting solutions.
Electronic Drum Kits
We offer complete electronic drum systems from leading brands like Roland and Zildjian. Product selection includes mesh-head kits, digital cymbals, and sound modules with extensive sample libraries. Customers receive expert setup assistance and sound customization guidance to maximize the capabilities of their electronic percussion equipment for practice and performance applications.
People
Merritt Partridge
Drums & Percussion Instructor
Award-winning musician with Gold record engineering credits, performing experience across multiple genres, and 30+ years teaching experience. Specializes in rock, jazz, and hip-hop drumming techniques while emphasizing musical versatility and creative expression.
Kevin Rader-Rhodenbaugh
Drums & Marimba Instructor
Classically trained percussionist with formal education from Ball State University and Miami University. Brings orchestral precision to rock drumming instruction while emphasizing technical fundamentals and rhythmic complexity through structured lesson plans.
Brandon Mitchell
Drums & Piano Instructor
Jazz specialist with advanced degrees in percussion performance, extensive international touring experience, and teaching credentials from Elon University and North Carolina Central University. Focuses on jazz improvisation and contemporary ensemble playing techniques.
Tim Pemberton
Guitar & Bass Instructor
30+ years professional experience across rock, funk, and jazz genres. Director of Rock School program with expertise in developing personalized curricula that emphasize creative exploration while maintaining technical proficiency through practical application.
Brevan Hampden
Drums & Percussion Instructor
Third-generation musician with formal training from NCCU and Queens College. Combines classical technique with contemporary groove-based approaches while emphasizing cultural context and historical development of modern drumming styles.
Questions
What types of percussion instruments do you carry?
We stock acoustic drum kits, cymbals, hardware, electronic percussion systems, hand percussion instruments, and accessories from top brands like Zildjian, Sabian, and DW.
Do you offer music lessons for beginners?
Yes, our instructors teach all skill levels from absolute beginners to professional musicians, with lesson plans customized to individual learning goals and musical preferences.
What repair services are available?
We provide drum head installations, hardware adjustments, snare mechanism repairs, electronic component servicing, and complete kit maintenance with transparent pricing.
Are lessons available for specific music genres?
Our instructors specialize in multiple genres including rock, jazz, classical, funk, and contemporary styles, with personalized instruction tailored to each student's musical interests.
What are your store hours?
We're open Monday-Thursday 11am-7pm, Friday 11am-6pm, Saturday 11am-5pm, and Sunday 12pm-4pm for in-store purchases and service appointments.
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Reviews (5)
Joe Romeo
Jun 15, 2023
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Had an absolutely great experience here. Everyone who works there is super nice. They have a huge selection at better than big box store and internet prices. We purchased a great deal of items and happened to forget a piece needed for a new drum set. Called them and they overnight shipped it to us. Thank you to 2112 Percussion. We will be back again.
Aaron Meyer
Jun 18, 2022
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Great customer service, reasonable prices, fast shipping. I was able to call out of state for some used but rare drum gear and the transaction was handled by the 2112 Percussion staff with the correct planning and screening to get it right and avoid problems. From there flexibility, fair prices, and good shipping came into effect. 2 thumbs up and 5 gold stars!
Andrew Stark
Jun 16, 2022
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Great drum and percussion shop, you won't find anything else like it as far as product choice in the state. Many of the big brands available along with used inventory that is constantly rotating. They recently expanded to a much larger space which has opened up the display area quite a lot. As a musician, I feel lucky to have it as a resource in the area.
Harry Hank Griffith
May 29, 2022
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This is drum heaven. Awesome staff, incredible selection, fair prices. This place will snare you. It's where I get my kicks. It's a cymbal of the American dream. If they're about to close, put the pedal to the metal. The experience really sticks. If they let me, I'd crash there. They even have a pair of diddles. If you're a drummer, you can have your fill. Has anyone seen tom? It's so great, you might lose your head.
They're on a roll. They're making a big splash in the music scene. You'll feel like a king on his throne. I stand with 2112. Bring a friend, don't go solo. I hit my head and got a percussion. One of the guys has an accent. If it's too far, get a ride. Something Something cowbell. I'm getting old, I'd rather B20. As soon as you walk in, you feel a sizzle. No matter how busy it is in there, they keep up with the rhythm. Boom. Ok I'll see myself out now.
They're on a roll. They're making a big splash in the music scene. You'll feel like a king on his throne. I stand with 2112. Bring a friend, don't go solo. I hit my head and got a percussion. One of the guys has an accent. If it's too far, get a ride. Something Something cowbell. I'm getting old, I'd rather B20. As soon as you walk in, you feel a sizzle. No matter how busy it is in there, they keep up with the rhythm. Boom. Ok I'll see myself out now.
Mike StClair
May 15, 2022
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The new shop on Capital Blvd in Raleigh is awesome! Huge place, fantastic organization of everything, knowledgeable and friendly staff. Prices were on point. This is a major transformation from the old location. I've been to drum stores on both coasts and this is one of the best! Congrats Tony!
