Kelly and TCDC totally exceeded my expectations. After the delivery folks managed to damage a drum set that was really well packed, Kelly made it right. Pictures are of the shipping container he put the replacement drum hoops in. A wood frame! This must have been expensive to ship but it shows just how committed they are to supporting their customers and the drumming world. Amazing attention to detail in todays make a quick buck world. Ill be back for one of their drum sets someday--dont hesitate to patronize TCDC--they are outstanding!

My experience at TCDC has been 100% positive. Kelly took the time to help me buy the cymbal *I* wanted to buy, not the one *HE* wanted to sell me, if you catch my drift. Good people. If you are a drummer who has been put off by your experience at other shops, ignored or talked down to, give TCDC a try, you wont be disappointed!

These guys rule. Im missing a piece of hardware on my old Acrolite so I have to use snare string to hold the snare wire in place. Not ideal. I walked in looking for string and they just happened to have the obscure piece of hardware I needed laying on the front desk. BAM. They kindly hooked me up with what I need to fix my drum and some homemade snare straps. Top-notch dudes in a top-notch drum shop!

Swung in to pick up a new bass drum head and just look at snare drums but after playing just a bit on one of their 651 snares I knew I was going to be walking out with it. It blew away everything else I played on. Kelly was super helpful in finding a bunch of options in my price range and definitely was there to help me find what worked for me instead of just selling me the highest priced gear like some music stores . I totally recommend stopping in, the prices are great and the new larger store is awesome! It has everything you could ever need drum wise!

This place is awesome! Lots of quality drums and cymbals and Kelly is very kind and helpful. I’ll be a return customer for sure.

I recently purchased a Ludwig Classic Maple Drum Kit. I really love the kit and is everything advertised. Unfortunately there was a claw and tension rod missing. Even more unfortunate, due to my impatience and ignorance, I left a somewhat unflattering review on Reverb. For that I apologize and hope that it in no way hurts the reputation of this fine drum shop. I will continue to do business with them when I can.Once again please accept my apology.Bill

These guys were very helpful in getting my drums to sounds right. Bought some new heads and helped me get them all tuned up. Great community oriented space. Highly recommend!

Great place! So much fun to see all of the amazing things they are doing. Like a kid in a candy store.

What a great experience! 20x16 cut down to a 20x12 and could not be happier! Thanks, Kelly!

Kelly is really exceptional. He has a love for the music AND the art of crafting world class drums. He has a customer service touch that builds real relationships with the drummers that stop by his shop. I’ve been a Pearl fan most of my percussive life, and I’d put his TC Travel Dates and custom snares against anything from the “big guys”. Let me be clear: Twin Cities Drum Collective doesn’t just make excellent drums for a “local shop.” They make excellent drums. Full stop.

If you haven’t been to TCDC yet drop what you are doing and go there now!!! Kelly hooked me up with a very fair trade on my vintage kit and I left with a gorgeous 651 snare because, well, I had to. Play their drums and you will agree, it’s must-have stuff. Looking forward to owning more of their unique and killer sounding local drums. Coolest shop in town!!

The guys at the Drum Collective were great. My wife and I were looking for a starter kit for our young son and the staff made a number of recommendations and helped us to decide which set would work best for our son and our home. They streamlined the order process and put the set together for us before pick up. They also connected us with a drum instructor in our area. The store was clean and well organized, but best of all, they let our toddler try out each of the sets on display.

Absolutely killer shop! They knew what they were talking about and we’re incredible kind! 10/10 would head in again!

Lane and Kelly are awesome! I’m getting back into drumming and needed some trusted advice. They both spent a lot of time guiding me thru choices and decisions. Always had ideas to tweak this or that to make my purchase exactly what I wanted. Went with their “travel date” line. The bass is FULL! Was really impressed w the depth and warmth of sound. Much “bigger” in a small format than I dreamed.They also have an amazing range of cymbals. When I was younger I don’t think I spent the time selecting and always wished I had spent more time dialing in the cymbals and creating a complementary set. At TCDC I did just that! Can’t be happier w the selection.Overall. Really impressed by the knowledge, friendliness, time spent. But even more. This shop is in our city! Shopping local is important. And you get what you pay for. Not only the gear. But the expertise.Buy from these guys. You’ll be glad you did!

What a great drum shop...friendly, knowledgeable folks with an awesome inventory of cymbals as well as great drums. So far, Ive gotten two spectacular Dream cymbals from them, and have been blown away by the warm, fat tones of their snare drums...some day I will own one!

I brought in some hanging floor toms to have transitioned into legged floors. Quick turnaround on the finished product, no hassle, no fuss. The hardware they use is absolutely fantastic as well. Super sturdy. I came back about a week later a purchased one of their custom Laser Shark snares in an oxblood color. Its absolutely beautiful and sounds incredible. Highly recommend this shop.

Brought my snare in to get it sounded better and these guys prioritized my drum to have my snare bed recut by the end of the day. Played with my band last night and it has never sounded this good!

Great owner, does good work & is a 1000% straightforward guy. fantastic selection of drums. best drum store in the state!

My GF bought me a snare drum from a big box online store this Christmas. After opening it, I noticed something off about the drum. I took it to TCDC and it took Kelly about 5 minutes to make it right for me. The price blew me away. The best part of my first trip to TCDC was the guys there. Had a great time chatting with them and the first thing that came to my mind was “This place is so rad!” And yes, TCDC is very rad! I’m done with big box retailers when it comes to drums. If you want work done by knowledgeable and overall great guys, by all means make the trip to TCDC. To say you won’t be disappointed is a complete understatement, if you are like me, you’ll leave with a bump in your passion and a desire to return.

Another 5 star review here. Great supply of heads in stock, quality cymbals, drum sets both new and old, snares, parts, sticks, stands, advice --- all the things! The shop is setup in a small old building that I believe used to house the city waterworks utilities which is cool, and plenty of parking. Its also near I-494 and Hwy 52. Twin Cities we are lucky to have this drum store here so give the drummer some and get down here and buy some goodies.

I saw TCDC on Instagram and could not stop looking at their Travel Date kits so I contacted them and asked about making me one from acrylic shells. It was no problem, they ordered the shells and made the drums. Super easy process and they were willing to accommodate with what I asked for. I got my dream drum set and very happy with the service.I highly recommend getting your gear from here.

I am a professional musician but an amateur drummer; my snare drum head was busted and I had no clue how to replace it. I brought it into the store and ran into an old bandmate and friend who introduced me to Kelly and John. They were both extremely helpful and not only replaced it but helped with a lug issue as well. My snare sounds better than it ever has, thanks guys!

Phenomenal local drum store. Not only do they have a plethora of cymbals Id never seen before, but the drums they build are out of this world gorgeous. Hopefully I can visit again soon!

Great people who will talk to anyone regardless of skill level or knowledge. Beautiful drums, tons of selection, and community.

These guys are amazing. From the moment I walked into their former shop in South Saint Paul just a month ago to today when I dropped off a classic Gretsch kit to get their star treatment to refurbish/upgrade it, Kelly, Lane, John (and every other guy whos names unfortunately escape me now), have treated me with respect, genuine interest and fast friendship as they helped me find what I was looking for. Their drums are beautiful, hand-made, one-of-a-kind masterpieces that sing and are a dream to play. Needless to say I was more than happy to drop some serious coin here and I am a customer for life. I could go on and on and will sing their praises to anyone who will listen. I purchased 2 new kits that I am having a blast playing and feel so fortunate to have stumbled on such a wonderful group of fellow musicians and artisans that have re-energized my commitment to making music. Kelly you are the bomb!

Ive gone to the store a handful of times and the guys are always super welcoming and easy to talk to. Fair prices and a crazy selection of custom snares and kits. I had work done on my snare elsewhere and got price gouged. TC/DC fixed it up quick and didnt charge me an arm-and-a-leg. Which is good... because I need those to play drums ;)

This is a great business with genuine people. It is not everyday that you come across a drum shop where you can buy drums from the person who actually built it. You get to meet the builder(s) and talk to them about the product! Great experience and QUALITY drums. I highly recommend checking this place out. Thanks for being a solid business TC Drum Collective, we need more like this!

I walked in looking for a crash/ride and hi-hats. Kelly was so dang helpful and considerate. He essentially helped me narrow down by price and taste as I tested and commented out loud why I did or didnt like it, hed point to the next one based on my comments and we landed on the perfect set of cymbals that I love and were very in my budget. Will be back!!

Great drum shop! The owner was extremely helpful in picking out a gift I needed and replacing some parts on a kit. I highly recommend to anyone who’s looking for anything drum related.

I am giving a well deserved 5 start review. I have been playing drums for over 30 years. I have been in the market for a year or so to buy a Yamaha recording custom kit. I found the kit I wanted at twin cities drum collective. Kelly was very knowledgeable about the kit and new the history from whom it came from. After a week I pulled the trigger and made the purchase. Upon delivery of the delivery of the drum kit everything came out fine except the bass drum. It was cracked!! I was in touch with Kelly immediately and he went beyond the means of customer service. Reassuring me that the matter will be taken care of and it was!! I highly recommend doing business with Kelly and twin cities drum collective for any future drum/percussion purchases.

Amazing shop, great personal service and help to any of your possible drum needs. Very knowledgeable on all things drum. Fixed and adjusted snare drum, would highly recommend this store to anyone who needs help with literally all their problems for drums or any questions either. We’ll definitely be back.

These guys are awesome! The work they do is incredible! They are down to earth and dont put you down just because you may be a beginning drummer! Got some free how to drum strokes lessons on the floor! Great place guys and thanks for always having the time to talk with me!

Twin Cities Drum Collective has it all going on! From cool vintage kits to Kellys new innovative artistic creations. They have whatever style drum kit you need, plus a ton of snares and cymbals. I was very impressed with their current stock. The store has everything you can think of for your drumming needs, sticks, heads, and oddball stuff too. No matter your style or level of play, you need to check this place out!

Fantastic shop. Staff knowledge and service are top notch. Friendly and welcoming, you can come in and talk to the actual people building the drums and ask questions and get a wealth of knowledge and support. In addition to just building drums, they’re also building a better community and host regular grill outs and hang out sessions too. From beginner to pro, TCDC has something for you. What a treat to have them in our local music scene.

What a great drum shop! These folks really know their stuff! They have a great selection of new and used drums and accessories and a friendly and knowledgeable staff. They even build their own custom drum lines! They also do cool social events to bring the local drum enthusiast community together. Whether youre a beginner or a Pro youll love TCDC.

Extremely friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable, and approachable! I came in looking to buy a set of used hi-hats and a crash cymbal and I was immediately offered a ton of suggestions and help just based on the little bit of admittedly vague and limited information I gave. I even got a chance to jam out a little bit to test the cymbals I was looking at on one of the custom kits — the zebra-striped one, if my memory serves (which looked and played awesome, for the record).Best of all, when I was checking out, it was discovered that I wouldn’t be able to afford the purchase on my limited budget, but instead of simply turning me away, I was offered a discount to fit it within my price range — plus two free drum keys! And I truly appreciate that; my kit is now essentially fully finished and revamped.Even just with this one visit, I would 100% *absolutely* recommend TC/DC to any drummers as a first stopping place for any drum-related needs. I know I would certainly make the 30 minute drive here from my place rather than visit any other sub-par big-box store.

We used TC Drums in our shows last weekend and they were terrific. You know when you have 20 young drummers beating on a kit for 8 hours and it still sounds great, youve got a quality drum set. Plus the people at TC Drum Collective are terrific to work with.

I hear the owners are cool

The Twin Cities Drum Collective is such a great place with great people. The owner even let me come in even though I went on his day off. Plus, they have really cool drums and a awesome selection on snare drums and cymbals!! Highly recommend!!

I went in looking to buy a kit and had no idea what I wanted. Kelley, the owner, spent more than two hours walking me through all of my options and even showed me the shop where the custom drums are made. The customer service was head and shoulders above big retailers such as guitar center where all they care about is making a quick buck. Drum Collective really cares about their customers. I came in clueless and walked away with a brand new custom kit and inspiration to make magic with it.

Friendly, and fantastically feisty local Drum shop. Tons of knowledge. Experience for days. Great, savvy drum gear that you won’t find in the big boxes. Make their own drums, and sell great quality national brands as well.

Purchased a custom gold sparkle kit that sounds and looks fantastic. Kelly worked on the kit and left no stone unturned in the detail. I highly recommend getting a TCDC kit if youre in the market for an upgrade. The gang is great to work with, gives good recommendations, and are only interested in creating the kit that you want.

Awesome store! Little shop with BIG sound. Had a great time talking with Lane who was super knowledgable. Had a last minute snare emergency and left with the perfect sound. Go here before guitar center or any other globo shop!

I recently stopped in to see how the TCDC compared to the old Ellis drum shop (I now live in MA). I was met by Connor who remembered me from over 10 years ago when I was a regular gawking at cymbals and drums. All of the staff made me feel right at home and they have a lot of great local products (both drums and accessories). I was really impressed by the many different lines of drums that they make in house and the refurb work they can do on all sorts of different drums! Their cymbal selection was also quite good. For as small of a shop as it is, there are a lot of mid tier to high end cymbals to test out from all the major brands and even some up and coming cymbal makers.I used to go to Ellis drum shop until they shut their doors so I am really happy to see that the fun loving drummers and dedicated craftsmen of the Twin Cities drumming community have a great store to talk shop and play great gear. I will always try to stop by whenever I am back in MN.

Cool shop and a fun place to hang out. Staff is nice and they have a good selection of gear. Its on the other side of town from me, but was pretty easy to get to.

Got an image printed on a bass drum reso head. Easy, no complications, turned out perfect; better than I imagined! S/O Kelly!

Super personal interactions, and a dedication to their art shows in all they do. More than just a place to buy drums, TCDC was willing to help show me the ropes of kit building, as well as the ins and outs of various drum pieces. I’m still learning, and the staff have been helping make that journey smooth. I’ll definitely be back for more. Support local business, but more importantly- help a better business.The selection, by the way, is wild. Only place in MN that I actually found an SJC snare 🤙🏽

Outstanding knowledge. Hugely helpful staff. Three amazing lines of customs and some eye-popping kits on the floor. This is the place!

Lane and Kelly are so helpful and truly care about their products and customers. I will definitely be frequenting this shop!

Amazing experience. Staff is friendly and welcoming and very helpful. Great selection as well

I took my snare drum in for a repair. I thought Id have to drop it off and wait a week, but the owner took care of it right away. He also gave me a great deal on a cymbal trade-in. This is an awesome store and I will continue to go there for all my drum needs.

Best drum shop in the word! Stop in and see Kelly. Makes the best drums anywhere. You won’t be disappointed.

TCDC is just an awesome place. The building is like a Tardis, looks small on the outside but has a surprising amount of space on the inside, which is filled with tons of kits, snares, cymbals, hardware, and best of all is the awesome staff. My experience there has been fantastic from the first time I stepped foot in the door.

Rad people in a rad shoppe. 11 out of 10

Stopped in to fix my sons drum. Kelly hooked me up and got it working. Awesome shop and service. Highly recommend.

TCDC is the best drum shop in town. I had a broken floor tom leg and they repaired it free of charge. Excellent customer service!

Great shop! I needed an item for my son and they took care of me immediately. Do yourself a favor and get to Twin Cities Drum Collective!!

Big shout out to Kelly, Lane and the staff at TCDC. Just picked up the first TCdrumCo kit and it sounds amazing! Such a pleasure to work directly with the drum builder on sizes, color, finish and heads. Shop here before you commit to a new kit. They can build whatever you need.

Im originally from the Twin Cities but moved out to the PNW several years ago. But I couldnt pass up an opportunity to grab a snare from these guys. My 651 snare is very well made and sounds incredible. Im in the Twin Cities for a few days over the holidays here and just stopped in to the store and chatted with Connor and Kelly for a bit. Both are super cool dudes and very knowledgeable. Get on down to TCDC! Theres some awesome stuff happening down there.

Looking for drums for my son. Tim was very helpful. I would highly recommend Ellis Drum shop.

A great drum shop. Tim has a nice selection of new and used drums. They also build custom drum sets.

Great people that really know there stuff. Great selection of nice quality drums and hardware or anything else a drummer would want!

This review is a follow up to my previous review under my name ‘Steve K’.After posting my previous review re: an Ellis snare drum purchased at TCDC, I was contacted by Lane who is another owner of TCDC.He offered a solution in the form of repairing the snare drum I bought.I am satisfied that he reached out with a solution.

Great selection of drums and hardware for such a small store! Very helpful and knowledgeable....thanks for taking time to chat Connor!

Best place to purchase and talk drums in the great state of MN! Its incredible to be a part of the TCDC journey!

Lane helped me with a DW tamborine pedal for a friend. It was so nice to get some guidance, and the gift turned out to be perfect. Highly recommended. Friendly, knowledgable, and a must stop for drummers!

Great little shop with super friendly and knowledgable staff! Not the biggest selection but what they dont have in quantity they more than make up for in quality!

We asked for Mojo Nixon they said “he don’t work here” we said if you don’t have Mojo Nixon then your store can use some Fixin!!!!

Stopped in for a tension rod that I had lost. Walked out with that and a pair of sticks, and the urge to come back for a new snare. Professional and friendly!

Killer store; killer selection; good people

Kelly made my 1976 vistalites sing with new bearing edges! Thanks!

If you are a drummer (or want to become one, or know one), you need to stop here and say hello to Tim Ellis- a local legend.

Very good equipment, not the best selection, willing to put in orders, very opinionated on gear, presumably from experience but can be read as pushy.

Hands down the best drum place in MN. Even fixed my hi hat stand. Very kind and informal people there. Good honest humans.