Regular Business Hours:
Tues - Fri: 12-7pm
Saturday: 12-5pm
Sunday: Closed
Location:
2434 E. Main Street
Ventura,CA 93003
Phone:
*805-648-DRUM(3786)
Fax:
(805) 648-3785
Contact:
kim@pulsedrumming.com
trey@pulsedrumming.com
Tues - Fri: 12-7pm
Saturday: 12-5pm
Sunday: Closed
Location:
2434 E. Main Street
Ventura,CA 93003
Phone:
*805-648-DRUM(3786)
Fax:
(805) 648-3785
Contact:
kim@pulsedrumming.com
trey@pulsedrumming.com
| About: The Making of Pulse! |
Our experiences take us to so many places in this lifetime. As
parents of three very special children, Armando (23) Lindsey (23)
and Bill (21) we have had the pleasure of learning to appreciate life
for all it has to offer.
Both our Biological children are recovering from strokes, Bill at age
4 1/2 months and Lindsey at 9 1/2 years. I was working as an
emergency room nurse at the time and together with my husband
(Dean) made the choice to work from home while taking the kids to
all their daily therapies and extracurricular activities. Lindsey
recovered from her strokes with the loss of her vision & most of her
hearing, LIndsey recently earned her AS Degree in Psychology and
Sociology and is currently taking classes at KALI school of
massage. Bill is wheelchair bound and attends ARC Day Program.
He loves swimming, horseback riding and Drumming. Five years
ago we adopted Bill's best friend Armando who attends ARC in
Camarillo. He enjoys The WWE, drumming and dancing!
parents of three very special children, Armando (23) Lindsey (23)
and Bill (21) we have had the pleasure of learning to appreciate life
for all it has to offer.
Both our Biological children are recovering from strokes, Bill at age
4 1/2 months and Lindsey at 9 1/2 years. I was working as an
emergency room nurse at the time and together with my husband
(Dean) made the choice to work from home while taking the kids to
all their daily therapies and extracurricular activities. Lindsey
recovered from her strokes with the loss of her vision & most of her
hearing, LIndsey recently earned her AS Degree in Psychology and
Sociology and is currently taking classes at KALI school of
massage. Bill is wheelchair bound and attends ARC Day Program.
He loves swimming, horseback riding and Drumming. Five years
ago we adopted Bill's best friend Armando who attends ARC in
Camarillo. He enjoys The WWE, drumming and dancing!
Working as a private duty nurse, I decided to spice up the work day and take one of my very special
clients to an African drumming class (facilitated by Chief and Jennifer Merlich) The class was so
much fun, and brought so much joy to the both of us, we started bringing our friends to join in. We
couldn't get enough we wanted to attend drum circles, shop for new drums and percussion
instruments, but there was no place to shop in Ventura. We had to drive to the Los Angeles area to
find stores that catered to our needs, but we wanted more.
My very special client, friend passed away shortly after we started our drumming, but I continued on
with my trusted buddy Val. We filled our homes with percussion instruments, took our djembe's
everywhere and drove our families nuts with weekend jam sessions (during family BBQ's)
Looking for an investment in our families future in September 2006, my husband and I decided to
take a huge career change, open our own business, one that the whole family could participate in.
The boys could work with us and learn all about the retail business all the while learning to
become independent and earn their own spending money. This opportunity is so exciting for us,
we put our trust in the Lord to lead us in his direction. He has truly provided for an amazing
opportunity.
We were so blessed that our dear friends Glenn and Cheryl
Vanoni together with our families, so generously gave of their
time to help make the dream of Pulse Drumming a reality.
October 3, 2009 marked the opening date for our full line drum
shop with nothing but drumsets and percussion more than
enough to make a shredder want to try out some of the most
unique percussion products in Southern California and now
we are (2) of (6) Sonor Certified Dealers in the world!
Vanoni together with our families, so generously gave of their
time to help make the dream of Pulse Drumming a reality.
October 3, 2009 marked the opening date for our full line drum
shop with nothing but drumsets and percussion more than
enough to make a shredder want to try out some of the most
unique percussion products in Southern California and now
we are (2) of (6) Sonor Certified Dealers in the world!
On September 12, 2008 - Dean Brower lost his life in
the Chatsworth Metorlink Accident. He will be missed
by all, but his legacy will live on through Culturally
Correct - Rhythm, Dance and Song programs at
Pulse Drumming- A Foundation in his name has
been created to bring music & dance programs to at
risk youth and those with special needs. "THE DEAN
BROWER FOUNDATION". If you would like to help
keep the dream of helping others through music
alive...Donations can be made to "Pulse Drumming -
in the memo (Dean Brower Foundation).
the Chatsworth Metorlink Accident. He will be missed
by all, but his legacy will live on through Culturally
Correct - Rhythm, Dance and Song programs at
Pulse Drumming- A Foundation in his name has
been created to bring music & dance programs to at
risk youth and those with special needs. "THE DEAN
BROWER FOUNDATION". If you would like to help
keep the dream of helping others through music
alive...Donations can be made to "Pulse Drumming -
in the memo (Dean Brower Foundation).
| The Brower Children, Bill, Lindsey, & Armando, with quilts made from their fathers shirts. |
| The O'Toole & Brower Families taking a well deserved break at Universal Studio's! |
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The Pulse Family has recently expanded yet again! I am so pleased to announce my new
Business Partner, Trey O'Toole. Trey earned his Bachelors Degree of Music in Classical
Percussion (with honors); and was taught from a list of instructors that reads as a who's who in the
drumming community. He has taught for over 20 years with an average of 40 students per week.
Many will recognize Trey from his long haired, rocker days and managing American Music
Academy. Trey was our principal drumset instructor at Pulse shortly after opening. We had many
discussions talking of our dream to open a full educational facility, bringing nothing but the best
instructors, finest quality instruments and best customer care possible to our community.
Our talents are varied, but it's safe to say between the two of us we can get you the answer to most
any question you might ask about percussion. Quality education to all will continue to be our most
sought after goal! This encouraged us to change our name from "PULSE DRUMMING"
Multicultural Arts and Percussion Center to PULSE DRUMMING...School of Percussion.
Trey and his beautiful wife Heather recently gave birth to their first child...Tara Joy O'Toole. She
truly brings JOY to us all, not to mention (except for my own children) has to be one of the smartest,
cutest and fastest learning infants ever to be born, but....as her Godmother I might be a bit biased!
Business Partner, Trey O'Toole. Trey earned his Bachelors Degree of Music in Classical
Percussion (with honors); and was taught from a list of instructors that reads as a who's who in the
drumming community. He has taught for over 20 years with an average of 40 students per week.
Many will recognize Trey from his long haired, rocker days and managing American Music
Academy. Trey was our principal drumset instructor at Pulse shortly after opening. We had many
discussions talking of our dream to open a full educational facility, bringing nothing but the best
instructors, finest quality instruments and best customer care possible to our community.
Our talents are varied, but it's safe to say between the two of us we can get you the answer to most
any question you might ask about percussion. Quality education to all will continue to be our most
sought after goal! This encouraged us to change our name from "PULSE DRUMMING"
Multicultural Arts and Percussion Center to PULSE DRUMMING...School of Percussion.
Trey and his beautiful wife Heather recently gave birth to their first child...Tara Joy O'Toole. She
truly brings JOY to us all, not to mention (except for my own children) has to be one of the smartest,
cutest and fastest learning infants ever to be born, but....as her Godmother I might be a bit biased!
| Kim Brower & Trey O'Toole Pulse Drumming Co-Owners |
| The O'Toole Family Trey, Heather & Tara Joy |
