DrumConnection

Specialties

New Englands Premier Hand Drumming School serving the rhythmic community for over 24 years. DrumConnection offers excellence in djembe and dunun instruction from private classes to exciting workshops and performances. We have expanded our offerings to include doumbek, conga, tabla and drum kit. We are New England’s Drum Shop for the best selection of djembe, dunun, conga, tabla, cahones, doumbek, as well as accessories for the above. We do complete repairs on all drums with a quick turn-​around time. When you buy from us, you will get all the guidance you need to make the perfect decision. Also a free basic drum lesson is included with every drum sale. Free tuning on your drum for life! Our close ties to Guinea, West Africa and in association with Famoudou Konat, Mamady Keita, Mamady Wadaba Kourouma, Sayon Camara, Billy Konat and Nansady Keita we bring you a rich heritage from the Homeland, the birthplace of the drums. Join us!

History

Established in 1990.

DrumConnection began across from Harvard University in 1990 at CCAE as a course in hand drumming for beginners. Alan Tauber, the director, taught all classes and trained other drummers in how to teach hand drumming. We moved to the Arlington Center for The Arts in 1993 and are Percussionists in Residence. In 2006 we grew to the all-​in-​one DrumConnection at the Gibbs School in Arlington. Classes were held 6 – 7 days a week.

In 2011, DrumConnection opened a Retail Store at 177 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA across from the Capital Theater at Lake Street. We are both a shop for all drums and repairing drums, as well as a 7 days a week School of Percussion. Around 7pm when the other shops close up, we ramp up our day with Nightly Drumming Classes, yes, 7 days a week. We also have a bimonthly drumcircle there, as well as Framingham, MA

Join us for tons of fun and the REAL DEAL in Djembe and Dunun West African Drumming!

Meet the Business Owner

Alan T.

Business Owner

Alan Tauber is a gifted percussionist, musician, facilitator and educator who has spent years sharing his passion for drumming and healing with the community. He has taught West African, Haitian, and Cuban percussion to thousands of students. Over the years Alan has specialized in West African music of the Djembe and Dunun drums, studying and performing with Master Drummers such as Mamady Keita, Ibrahima Camara, M’Bemba Bangoura, Babatunde Olatunji, Nansedy Keita, Mamady ‘Wadaba’ Kourouma, Sayon Camara and Famoudou Konaté.

in 1990, Alan founded DrumConnection in Cambridge, MA. In West Africa, the birthplace of rhythm, Alan finds himself in a rare and beautiful situation. His social awareness and his insight into the music, culture and current conditions of Guinea and close personal relationships with the citizens of Guinea, make him a valuable resource to the New England area. Alan’s associations include, New England Conservatory, Berklee College of Music and Harvard University