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Founder's Feed

History in the making.

Go behind the scenes of DW’s amazing journey from teaching studio to trailblazer.

About the Founder's Feed

Explore this 30-episode series for first-hand stories from Don Lombardi and John Good on DW’s evolution from teaching studio to groundbreaking hardware designer to custom drum builder.

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Don Lombardi and John Good welcome you to the "Founder's Feed"

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Play Episode 1 - John Heads Out West

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Episode 1 - John Heads Out West

Play Episode 2 - Don The Drummer

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Episode 2 - Don The Drummer

Play Episode 3 - The Workshop Begins

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Episode 3 - The Workshop Begins

Play Episode 4 - The Royal Throne

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Episode 4 - The Royal Throne

Play Episode 5 - John's Dicey Throne Delivery

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Episode 5 - John's Dicey Throne Delivery

Play Episode 6 - The Pedal Opportunity

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Episode 6 - The Pedal Opportunity

Play Episode 7 - New Workshop Power Struggles

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Episode 7 - New Workshop Power Struggles

Play Episode 8 - Building A Better Pedal

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Episode 8 - Building A Better Pedal

Play Episode 9 - Pedal To The Metal

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Episode 9 - Pedal To The Metal

Play Episode 10 - Importance Of Educational Artists

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Episode 10 - Importance Of Educational Artists

Play Episode 11 - Getting Into Drums

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Episode 11 - Getting Into Drums

Play Episode 12 - The Master Plan

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Episode 12 - The Master Plan

Play Episode 13 - Logo Origin Story

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Episode 13 - Logo Origin Story

Play Episode 14 - Early Ad/Marketing Philosophy

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Episode 14 - Early Ad/Marketing Philosophy

Play Episode 15 - The Vision To Rise

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Episode 15 - The Vision To Rise

Play Episode 16 - Classic Keltner

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Episode 16 - Classic Keltner

Play Episode 17 - A Couple Missteps

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Episode 17 - A Couple Missteps

Play Episode 18 - The Importance Of Artists

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Episode 18 - The Importance Of Artists

Play Episode 19 - John Gets Called Home

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Episode 19 - John Gets Called Home

Play Episode 20 - Youth, Community, and Education

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Episode 20 - Youth, Community, and Education

Play Episode 21 - John's Inspiration Place

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Episode 21 - John's Inspiration Place

Play Episode 22 - Fooled By FinishPly

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Episode 22 - Fooled By FinishPly

Play Episode 23 - Major Players

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Episode 23 - Major Players

Play Episode 24 - Family Gets It Done

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Episode 24 - Family Gets It Done

Play Episode 25 - A Whole Instrument

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Episode 25 - A Whole Instrument

Play Episode 26 - Art in the Details

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Episode 26 - Art in the Details

Play Episode 27 - The 50th Anniversary Kit

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Episode 27 - The 50th Anniversary Kit

Play Episode 28 - Family Style for 50 Years

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Episode 28 - Family Style for 50 Years

Play Episode 29 - Our Mission

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Episode 29 - Our Mission

Play Episode 30 - Here's to 50 Years

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Episode 30 - Here's to 50 Years

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