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Twin Cities Drum Collective
1618 Central Ave NE Suite 148
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413
Phone: 651-455-4040
Email: tcdrumcollective@gmail.com
Web: tcdrumcollective.com
Showroom: Public
Owner: Lane Pederson

Twin Cities Drum Collective
Image: Twin Cities Drum Collective

Video: Mike Malone

About Twin Cities Drum Collective

Twin Cities Drum Collective is a drum shop located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It's one of two drum specialty stores in the Minneapolis area and one of three in the state. They have online stores on Reverb and eBay. The store owner is Lane Pederson.

Products and services

Apparel, cymbals, drum heads, drum kits, drumsticks, hardware, mallets, parts, pre-owned gear, vintage gear, discounted pricing, events, lessons, online shopping, rentals, and restorations

Brands sold

Ahead, Aquarian, Dream, Drum Workshop, Latin Percussion, Ludwig, Noble & Cooley, PDP, Remo, Rogers, Sabian, and Zildjian

Demographics
City: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Population: 429.6K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 145 *
Metro Stat. Area: Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
Population: 3.7M
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 1.2K **

* Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of Minneapolis from any retailer
** Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of the Minneapolis area from any retailer

Competitive Profile
Twin Cities Drum Collective establishes a strong competitive position through its specialized product focus and concentrated geographic market strategy. The shop's ability to serve as a dedicated resource and community hub for drummers in a major metropolitan area poses a direct threat to general music retailers and less specialized drum shops seeking to capture the local percussion market.
Geographic Market Focus: Concentrated market penetration in a major metropolitan area.
The 'Twin Cities' designation indicates a strategic focus on the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, allowing for targeted marketing and deep community integration within a significant urban population base.
Product Specialization: Exclusive inventory and expertise in drums and percussion.
The 'Drum Collective' name signifies a dedicated specialization in drums, cymbals, and percussion accessories. This focus enables the shop to offer a broader and deeper selection within this category compared to general music stores, catering directly to the specific needs of drummers and percussionists.
Community Integration and Brand Identity: Positioning as a specialized community hub for drummers.
The term 'Collective' suggests a business model that fosters community interaction, potentially through events, lessons, or a shared space for drummers. This approach builds customer loyalty and establishes the shop as a central resource for the local drumming community.
Nearest drum shops:
  1. Klash Drums
    Columbia Heights, Minnesota (3 mi)
  2. Dave's Drum Depot
    La Crosse, Wisconsin (129 mi)
  3. Drummer's Journey
    Moorhead, Minnesota (211 mi)
  4. Moon Dog Drum House
    Galesburg, Illinois (316 mi)
  5. Steve Maxwell Drums
    Glendale Heights, Illinois (335 mi)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Guitar Center
    Roseville, Minnesota (4 mi)
  2. Music Go Round
    Roseville, Minnesota (5 mi)
  3. Music Go Round
    St. Paul, Minnesota (8 mi)
  4. Guitar Center
    Bloomington, Minnesota (10 mi)
  5. Music Go Round
    Minnetonka, Minnesota (10 mi)
Sources
tcdrumcollective.com (10), 2025-09-07
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista