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Every Cooperman drum begins in the Vermont woods

We mill native cherry, ash, and maple using time-honored methods passed down through generations of sawyers and drum builders. From these select hardwoods we craft our signature single-ply, steam-bent shells—renowned for their balance of tone, strength, and beauty.

Each drum tells a story of tone and craftsmanship, written at the crossroads of tradition and innovation

Here at our shop, this conversation between tradition and innovation is ongoing
and evolving. Makers and artists work together to find the perfect balance for each drum design.

Cooperman drums will be the cornerstone of your collection. We set the guideposts, you set the horizon.

Artist Innovation Series (AIS) Drums

Cooperman, as a designer and builder of instruments, collaborates with top artists to create signature Artist Innovation Series drums. Explore the incredible range of instruments inspired by these leading artists through the links in the menu below.

Collections from our Artist Innovation Series

Glen Velez Series Tars, Bendirs, Handance Drums, and Bodhran
Marla Leigh Series
Krista Holland Series
Asheville Rhythm Series
David Kuckhermann Series
April Rose Dance Cohesion
NSR Goldeneye Series

Yousif Sheronick Artist Riq
Ganesh Kumar Kanjira
Jamey Haddad Hadjira
Inanna Tambourines

Matt Kilmer 99 Slapback
Lernis Model Daire
Rowan Storm Dayereh

Drumming Schools and Cohorts

Many of our endorsing artists have developed online education programs ( from beginner "101"  to advance intensives), in private lesson format as well as group workshops, or interactive frame drum academies with self-paced learning modules.  More than ever before, it's easy to work with some of the world's most respected drummers, to expand your repertoire while participating as a member of a worldwide community of frame drummers. Get the very most out of these opportunities by pairing a Cooperman Artist Innovation Series drum with your enrollment in one of their online schools. Check out our Cohorts Collections for guidance with choosing an appropriate drum for your learning journey, and get the very most out of these opportunities by pairing a Cooperman drum with your enrollment in one of their online schools. 

Questions? We have answers, maybe even to some questions you didn't know you had. From maintenance and tuning to deeper dives into drum design and history, check out our blog posts.

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Repairs and Refurbishments

Cooperman drum builders repair, refurbish, and recondition your Cooperman built drum.  We can also work on most drums built other builders. Contact us to discuss your specific needs,to get a verbal assessment and estimate.

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