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Journal

Running a business with a concussion

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Kevin Brown
09
Jul

Being a sole proprietor is scary when you run a physically strenuous business. I’ve got deadlines and a tight schedule without a whole lot of flexibility. What happens if I get sick or hurt and am out of work for a while?? Recently I got to answer this question when I suffered a ‘mild’ concussion… […]

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Food for Thought, RHD Shop News

Drum building is all about the Jigs

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Kevin Brown
06
Jul

So not really news per-say, but I had a pretty successful run in the shop today. I struggle a lot with making the decision that makes more sense rather than the one that has potential to be quicker. For example… The other day I needed a flat head screwdriver to clamp the bands I use […]

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Drum Projects, Featured - Slider

Building a Djembe – Start to Finish

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Kevin Brown
26
Feb

I’m so excited to be reporting on this drum build.? It was somewhat of a rush job…on a time crunch, but I had been wanting to document a complete build from rough lumber to completed djembe for a while… well, with the aid of my iPhone I was able to get the photos as I […]

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RHD Shop News

RHD Updates

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Kevin Brown
26
Jan

Lots of updates to go through if you are interested… I like to share, and I like to have this stuff documented so I can look back in a year and say, oh yeah.. this is when this happened. So if you are interested in whats been new at Rhythm House Drums lately, enjoy. I […]

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Community

Mamady Keita in Atlanta – 3 Day Djembe Workshop TTM

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Kevin Brown
06
Nov

  Wow, So I just got back from a weekend long workshop put on by TTM Winston Salem and held in Atlanta Georgia (technically Decatur, but who has heard of that place?)? I drummed a total of about 12 hours, learned a lot, met some neat people and reconnected with a few old friends.? Most […]

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Reviews

Tasumakan – Djembe Lessons

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Kevin Brown
06
Aug

Let me start by saying that this is one heck of a lesson series.? It is still in it’s early stages, only 4 rhythms put out to date, however the potential is here for a great resource on the djembe vocabulary. Tasumakan is taught by Paddy Cassidy, a djembefola from America who specializes in Malian-style […]

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Drum Projects

Custom Heart Djembe

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Kevin Brown
01
Aug

So I have a lot to blog about, seeing that it has been a LONG time since my last one.? Time has been disappearing faster than I can get to the net.? I’m determined that this little blog I have may be useful to some, and more importantly it’s a great record of what I’m […]

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Drum Projects

RHD Pro Series Djembe Drum

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Kevin Brown
26
Mar

I’ve been talking this djembe up for a few months now on this blog and other places.? I’ve had lots of interest and a fair amount of skepticism.? So, can it be done?? A US made djembe built using segments and staves that not only holds it’s own with African djembes, but has a sound […]

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RHD Shop News

A lot going on @ RHD

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Kevin Brown
29
Jan

Just a quick post to talk a bit about upcoming excitement here at Rhythm House Drums…? First things first, I’ve got a shipment from Mali on it’s way to me.? I’m super excited about this.? It’s my first shipment direct from West Africa and includes about 15 djembes, 30 goatskins and 4 cowhides.? I’ve seen […]

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Food for Thought

It’s a sticky situation – What Glue to Use?

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Kevin Brown
24
Jan

In starting to add rings and different woods to my custom drums, I want to make sure they remain stable for years to come.? A new project I’m working on has me thinking about joinery and the best glues for each application.? Currently all of my joints have been long grain to long grain (gluing […]

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Blog Archives

Admittedly… my blog archive is pretty weak.  I mean come on, my most recent post was in 2015.  I tell my stories through Instagram these days… with a photo here and there.  I had grand plans of writing about everything I build and sharing with the world.  But I’m just not that guy.  My passion is building drums.  I might update this page, might not.  But for now.. maybe one of these past posts will catch your fancy!

Enjoy!

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    Bongos 4 Comments
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About us

Rhythm House Drums is a company rooted in perfection of craft and passion for rhythm! Whether it be locally crafted Djembes, a first time Ashiko drum, or a one of a kind mellow set of Congas built just for you, RHD is here to make only the best! We sell these instruments online and locally in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley area of VA (Waynesboro, Charlottesville, Harrisonburg)

Latest News
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    Cajon – Duel Tone Box Drum 4 Comments
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    Djembe Repair 8 Comments
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    Piti Piti Pa App and the Custom Djembe
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    Jan
    Bongos 4 Comments
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