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Groove Masters Percussion
8553 Main St
Vancouver, British Columbia V5X 3M3
Phone: 604-241-0774
Email: gmpercussion@telus.net
Web: gmpercussion.com
Web Presence Score: 82
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 72 Top Ten Score
Founded: 1983
Owner: Elliot Polsky

Groove Masters Percussion
Image: Erron Sweeney

About Groove Masters Percussion

Groove Masters Percussion is a drum shop located in Vancouver, British Columbia. Founded in 1983, it's one of three drum specialty stores in the Vancouver and in the province. Their showroom is open five days per week. Groove Masters Percussion has a current Yelp rating of 5.0 with one review. Elliot Polsky is the store owner.

Products and services

Bags and cases, bongos, cajons, djembes, drum heads, drums, drumsticks, ethnic percussion, frame drums, hand percussion, mallets, marimbas, parts, supplies, discounted pricing, repairs, and workshops
"Groove Masters' Percussion (GMP) is the creator of AirDrum Tubolos, Djembes, and Nesting Drums. They offer a wide array of musical instruments including hand drums, frame drums, guiros, Tubolos, Djembes, cajons, sticks and mallets, metal drums, Brazilian Samba, and drum repair supplies."
— Groove Masters Percussion

Demographics
City: Vancouver, British Columbia
Population: 2.7M
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 880 *
Census Metro Area: British Columbia
Population: 5.6M
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 1.8K **

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

Competitive Profile
Groove Masters Percussion maintains a strong competitive position through its proprietary instrument manufacturing and established market tenure since 1983. The public showroom model and comprehensive value-added services foster direct customer engagement and community integration. This operational structure and unique product offering represent a major competitive strength in the specialized percussion market.
Key Advantages
Proprietary Instrument Design and Production
The shop designs and manufactures its own distinct percussion instruments, including AirDrum Tubolos, Djembes, and Nesting Drums, establishing a unique product line unavailable from other retailers.
Decades of Operational History
Operating continuously since 1983, the business demonstrates a long-term market presence and established reputation within the percussion instrument sector.
Integrated Value-Added Services
The provision of instrument repair services, educational workshops, and discounted pricing enhances customer loyalty and positions the shop as a comprehensive resource for percussionists.
Direct Public Showroom Access
The public showroom model facilitates immediate customer interaction, supports impulse purchases, and allows for direct engagement with the physical product inventory, contributing to local foot traffic.
Focused and Extensive Percussion Instrument Range
The shop maintains a broad and deep inventory exclusively dedicated to percussion instruments, addressing a wide array of specific needs within this musical category.
Web Presence Breakdown
Transactional Presence & Quality: 25
Social Media & Video Footprint: 32
Core Landing Page Usability: 12
Community & Service Integration: 13
Nearest drum shops:
  1. Rufus Drum Shop
    Vancouver, British Columbia (9 km)
  2. Century Drum Shop
    Victoria, British Columbia (89 km)
  3. West Coast Drum Shop
    Bellevue, Washington (189 km)
  4. Rhythm Traders
    Portland, Oregon (408 km)
  5. Cedar Mountain Drums
    Portland, Oregon (411 km)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Tom Lee Music
    Richmond, British Columbia (3 km)
  2. Long & McQuade
    Richmond, British Columbia (5 km)
  3. Long & McQuade
    Vancouver, British Columbia (7 km)
  4. Tom Lee Music
    Vancouver, British Columbia (8 km)
  5. Long & McQuade
    North Vancouver, British Columbia (12 km)
Sources
gmpercussion.com (12), 2025-11-08
yelp.com/biz/groove-masters-percussion-richmond
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (3323), 2025-11-11
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (4227), 2025-11-11