About Us

Joshua & Daniela

Welcome to Joshua's Drums! It is a great privilege to share our passion with our community in Miami, FL and its surrounding area. This dream began with a dedication to honor the tools that carry the records of human history. These instruments are not mass-produced; they are shaped, tuned, and finished using time-honored methods that allow their voices to remain expressive, balanced, and alive.

Help us to honor their legacy.

Handcrafted African Drums & World Percussion Instruments

Our collection includes a wide range of world percussion instruments:

djembes, talking drums, Kpanlogo drums, Ashiko drums, shekeres, kalimbas, and more.

Featuring traditional woodworking techniques, careful shaping/finishing of natural materials, and precise tuning and calibration for tonal balance and responsiveness.

Instruments Built With Purpose

Each piece is selected with care and an understanding of:

  • The woodworking techniques behind its construction

  • The cultural role the instrument plays

  • The importance of proper tuning and calibration

For electric and amplified instruments, careful calibration ensures clarity, consistency, and accurate response across tones.

What We Offer

Our shop features:

  • Handcrafted African djembes with rich, resonant tones shaped through traditional woodworking

  • Traditional talking drums known for expressive pitch control and careful tension calibration

  • Kpanlogo and Ashiko drums rooted in West African rhythms and balanced for group play

  • Shekeres and auxiliary percussion that add texture, movement, and rhythmic depth

  • Kalimbas and thumb pianos crafted for melodic clarity and tonal accuracy

Each instrument is chosen for its sound quality, durability, craftsmanship, and cultural authenticity.

We offer a wide range of services: Instruments Retail, Custom African Drums, Drum Head Replacements, Damage/Woodwork Restorations, String Instrument Repairs, Electric Guitar Pickup Installations & Setups, Free Local Pickups/Drop Offs.

Who Our Instruments Are For

Joshua’s Drums specializes in handcrafted African drums and world percussion instruments for musicians of all levels.

Our instruments are made for:

  • Beginner drummers exploring rhythm for the first time

  • Experienced musicians expanding their percussion collection

  • Music educators and schools

  • Drum circles and cultural performers

  • Rhythm enthusiasts drawn to world music traditions

Whether you are choosing your first hand drum, refining your sound, or adding a new voice to your ensemble, our goal is to help you find an instrument that feels right in your hands and responds clearly to your touch.

More Than Instruments

Drums have always been tools for connection. They bring people together, carry messages, celebrate milestones, and create space for expression.

We believe that honoring an instrument means understanding how it is made, how it is tuned, and how it is cared for over time. We aim to be more than a drum shop. We strive to be a resource for learning, appreciation, and respect for both the cultural roots and the craftsmanship behind every instrument.

As our inventory grows, so does our commitment to education, woodworking traditions, sound calibration, and the stories that live within each drum.

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