601 N. Eucalyptus Ave
Inglewood, California 90302
Phone: 310-673-8000
Email: dan@motherlandmusic.com
Web: motherlandmusic.com ↗
Web Presence Score: 91 Top Ten Score
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 90 Top Ten Score
Founded: 1992
Owner: Dan Rice

Motherland Music is a drum shop located in Inglewood, California. Founded in 1992, it's one of three drum specialty stores in the Los Angeles area and one of seven in the state. Their showroom is open seven days per week, plus they have an online store on Reverb. Motherland Music has a current Yelp rating of 4.8 with 34 reviews. Dan Rice is the store owner.

Apparel, bags and cases, bongos, cajons, congas, djembes, drum heads, drums, drumsticks, ethnic percussion, gongs, hand percussion, mallets, parts, pre-owned gear, supplies, discounted pricing, drum circles, events, gift cards, online shopping, repairs, school programs, and workshops

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Demographics
City: Inglewood, California Population: 102.9K Est. drum set purchases/yr: 35 *
Metro Stat. Area: Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA Population: 12.8M Est. drum set purchases/yr: 4.2K **

*	Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of Inglewood from any retailer
**	Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of the Los Angeles area from any retailer

Competitive Profile
Motherland Music maintains a strong competitive position through its deep-rooted specialization in authentic African cultural experiences and percussion. Its three-decade presence in the Los Angeles community, combined with extensive educational and community engagement programs, establishes a significant market opportunity for sustained growth and customer loyalty. This unique focus and long-standing integration represent a major competitive strength against general music retailers. Key Advantages Exclusive focus on authentic African cultural experiences and percussion. The shop's mission to preserve, share, and celebrate African rhythm, education, and tradition creates a distinct market identity. This specialization attracts a dedicated customer base seeking specific products and cultural engagement, differentiating it from broader music instrument retailers. Over three decades of service to the Los Angeles community since 1992. A founding date of 1992 demonstrates established trust and a long-standing reputation within the community. This extensive history fosters strong customer relationships and brand recognition, providing a stable foundation for operations. Comprehensive offering of Drum Circles, Events, School Programs, and Workshops. These services extend beyond product sales, providing educational and experiential opportunities that align with the shop's cultural mission. This creates recurring engagement, builds community, and enhances customer loyalty, driving repeat business and referrals. Diverse inventory of ethnic percussion, apparel, and pre-owned gear, complemented by a public showroom and online presence. The shop offers a wide array of products within its specialized niche, catering to various customer needs. The public showroom provides direct customer access and interaction, while an e-commerce channel on Reverb.com extends its reach beyond the local market.
Web Presence Breakdown Transactional Presence & Quality: 32 Social Media & Video Footprint: 33 Core Landing Page Usability: 13 Community & Service Integration: 13
Nearest drum shops: Professional Drum Shop Los Angeles, California (8 mi) California Drums Monrovia, California (24 mi) Drum Flip Vista, California (84 mi) Bentley's Drum Shop Fresno, California (211 mi) Dub's Drum Basement Dublin, California (326 mi)
Nearest large competitors: Guitar Center Los Angeles, California (6 mi) Guitar Center Lawndale, California (7 mi) Guitar Center Hollywood, California (9 mi) Guitar Center Sherman Oaks, California (13 mi) Guitar Center Monterey Park, California (15 mi)