DW50

About the DW 50th Anniversary

Don Lombardi & John Good

Meet the Makers

Enjoy Don Lombardi and John Good’s DW50 keynote session, where they shared stories from DW’s 50-year journey from teaching studio to hardware innovator to global custom drum brand.

DW 50th Anniversary

Meet the Makers: Don Lombardi & John Good

Learn about the ethos, passions and, experiences that have guided DW since 1972 from founder Don Lombardi and EVP John Good.

DW50: Our Story

Learn from the incredible Queen Cora Coleman (Prince, Beyonce) as she shares insights and skills from her academic and professional journey.

Clinic: Queen Cora

Don't miss a clinic with touring/session pro, renowned drum educator, and DW artist, Dave Elitch (Weezer, The Mars Volta). Join Dave to learn about why he teaches many of the best drummers in the world.

Clinic: Dave Elitch

Join DW co-founder Don Lombardi as he goes back to his teaching roots of Drum Workshop to lead a rare clinic on "how to play, what to play, and why to play it." Don will be joined by virtuoso percussionists and longtime DW artists, Terry Bozzio and Thomas Lang.

Clinic: Don Lombardi & Special Guests

Hear the stories of DW's hardware innovation journey with DW co-founder Don Lombardi along with Rich Sikra and Connor Lombardi from the DW Product Development team.

Meet the Makers: Don, Rich, Ruben, & Connor

Watch this discussion and demonstration of DW custom finishes with longtime master painter and artisan, Louie Garcia.

Meet The Makers: Louie Garcia

Get insight from the shell professionals with longtime artisans Shon Smith and Jose Campos, who discussed how DW shells are made in the California custom shop.

Meet the Makers: Shon Smith & Jose Campos

Party on with a set from the SRT Band. Helmed by session icon and DW artist, John “JR” Robinson, the SRT Band features GRAMMY-winning guitarist, Andrew Synowiec, and GRAMMY-nominated keyboardist, Mitch Towne.

DW 50th Anniversary Concert with SRT Band

DW 50th Anniversary Drum Kit

The DW 5050 single pedal features a signature logo carbon fiber footboard and heel plate.

DW50 Carbon Fiber 5000 Single Pedal

The DW50 Edge' Snare fits an 11-ply persimmon and spruce shell with a quilted maple veneer between stout bra

Five decades of inspiration.

About the DW 50th Anniversary

Meet the Makers

Meet the Makers: Don Lombardi & John Good

50th Anniversary Collection

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