Dynamic Percussion - Manchester CT

Fifty-four years of playing drums is what has driven Art Benson's Dynamic Percussion to grow into the largest independent drum and percussion store and teaching facility in Connecticut.

Art's key employees are his wife, Heidi....long time manager Keith Laudieri and Jay Wood, instructor and sales -- all dedicated professionals and proficient players that have been instrumental in the success of Dynamic Percussion. Exclusively a drums and percussion store, Dynamic Percussion has expanded from an 1,100 square foot facility to 3,600 square feet.

Dynamic Percussion handles all major drum and percussion lines and also custom makes snare drums and complete drum sets. The teaching facility employs five experienced, full-time instructors, catering to beginner and professionals. Art Benson, owner of Dynamic Percussion, started playing drums at 10 years of age - in 1953. He played his first professional gig at age 14 at the Hotel Bond in Hartford, Connecticut with the Tony Obright Band. After learning from Tony Obright, Art's first drum teacher, Art went on to take instruction from Ozzie Osgood and drum great Joe Morello. In the early sixties, Arts first band, The Fabulous Trebles, toured for four years with the Rock-A-Rama Stage Shows as Gene Pitney's band. Art has since played with many professional bands and has had a successful freelance career playing in many Jazz, Rock and Latin bands. He opened Dynamic Percussion in 1988, during his ongoing playing career.

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Fifty-four years of playing drums is what has driven Art Benson's Dynamic Percussion to grow into the largest independent drum and percussion store and teaching facility in Connecticut.

Art's key employees are his wife, Heidi....long time manager Keith Laudieri and Jay Wood, instructor and sales -- all dedicated professionals and proficient players that have been instrumental in the success of Dynamic Percussion. Exclusively a drums and percussion store, Dynamic Percussion has expanded from an 1,100 square foot facility to 3,600 square feet.

Dynamic Percussion handles all major drum and percussion lines and also custom makes snare drums and complete drum sets. The teaching facility employs five experienced, full-time instructors, catering to beginner and professionals. Art Benson, owner of Dynamic Percussion, started playing drums at 10 years of age - in 1953. He played his first professional gig at age 14 at the Hotel Bond in Hartford, Connecticut with the Tony Obright Band. After learning from Tony Obright, Art's first drum teacher, Art went on to take instruction from Ozzie Osgood and drum great Joe Morello. In the early sixties, Arts first band, The Fabulous Trebles, toured for four years with the Rock-A-Rama Stage Shows as Gene Pitney's band. Art has since played with many professional bands and has had a successful freelance career playing in many Jazz, Rock and Latin bands. He opened Dynamic Percussion in 1988, during his ongoing playing career.

During the 15 years prior to opening Dynamic Percussion, Art owned and operated The Alpine Haus Ski Shop and later opened Tri City Divers Scuba Shop in Vernon, Connecticut. He maintained an active playing schedule during this time period.

Art escapes the “Drums” with scuba diving around the world, listening to bubbles and watching sharks.

HOURS: Monday - Thursday 12 Noon to 8 p.m. Friday Noon to 6 p.m Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday by appointment

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