17 Silk Lane
North Scituate, Rhode Island 02857
Phone: 401-764-0990
Email: anthonydefusco@cox.net
Web: thevillagedrumandmusic.com ↗
Web Presence Score: 62
Showroom: Public
Capacity Score: 90 Top Ten Score
Founded: 2016
Owners: Anthony and Susan DeFusco

The Village Drum & Music is a drum shop in North Scituate, Rhode Island. Founded in 2016, it's the only drum specialty store in the state. They have an online store on eBay. The Village Drum & Music has a current Yelp rating of 5.0 with nine reviews. Anthony and Susan DeFusco are the store owners.

Apparel, bags and cases, bongos, congas, cymbals, djembes, drum heads, drum kits, drumsticks, ethnic percussion, frame drums, hand percussion, hardware, mallets, parts, pre-owned gear, supplies, vintage gear, discounted pricing, lessons, online shopping, repairs, restorations, school programs, trades, and workshops

Aquarian, Attack, Dream, Drum Workshop, Evans, Fat Cat, Gibraltar, Gretsch, Latin Percussion, Ludwig, Meinl, PDP, Paiste, Precision Drum Co., Premier, Pro Mark, Puresound, Remo, Rogers, Sabian, Slingerland, Sonor, Tama, Toca, Vic Firth, Wuhan, Yamaha, and Zildjian

Demographics
City: North Scituate, Rhode Island Population: 10.3K Est. drum set purchases/yr: 5 *
Metro Stat. Area: Providence-Warwick, RI-MA Population: 1.7M Est. drum set purchases/yr: 560 **

*	Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of North Scituate from any retailer
**	Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of the Providence area from any retailer

Competitive Profile
The Village Drum & Music demonstrates a robust competitive posture through its comprehensive product offering, extensive value-added services, and multi-channel market accessibility. Its operational model, integrating a public showroom with a significant online presence, positions it as a major competitive strength in both local and broader markets. Key Advantages Extensive and diverse inventory across new, used, and vintage gear, including string instruments. The shop provides a comprehensive selection of drums, percussion, cymbals, hardware, parts, and string instruments, catering to a wide range of musicians and preferences, including pre-owned and vintage items. Comprehensive suite of services including lessons, repairs, restorations, and school programs. The provision of lessons, repairs, restorations, and school programs establishes the shop as a central resource for musicians, fostering long-term customer relationships and community integration. Integration of a public showroom with an established e-commerce presence. The combination of a physical retail location open to the public and an active eBay store expands market reach beyond local foot traffic, facilitating sales to a broader customer base. Extensive selection of industry-leading and specialized brands. Carrying a wide array of reputable brands such as Zildjian, Sabian, Ludwig, Gretsch, Tama, and Yamaha ensures access to preferred products for diverse customer needs and preferences.
Web Presence Breakdown Transactional Presence & Quality: 25 Social Media & Video Footprint: 15 Core Landing Page Usability: 12 Community & Service Integration: 10
Nearest drum shops: Boston Drum Center Canton, Massachusetts (33 mi) CK's Drum Shop Uncasville, Connecticut (38 mi) The Cymbal Boutique Boston, Massachusetts (44 mi) 247Drums Winchester, Massachusetts (49 mi) Dynamic Percussion East Hartford, Connecticut (54 mi)
Nearest large competitors: Guitar Center Warwick, Rhode Island (10 mi) Guitar Center North Attleboro, Massachusetts (14 mi) Music & Arts Milford, Massachusetts (22 mi) Guitar Center Millbury, Massachusetts (27 mi) Music & Arts Westborough, Massachusetts (30 mi)