We're Aaron & Lexie, the husband and wife duo behind Artifact Percussion. When we're not making gear in our basement workshop, you’ll find us outside climbing, hiking, traveling, or hanging out with our dogs. Aaron is a percussionist and educator, teaching percussion at James Madison University, while Lexie brings her own creative vision and passion for craftsmanship to the business. Together, our love for percussion and our pursuit of better gear fuels everything we do.

While we were still in college, we saw a problem: most percussion gear was either overpriced, less-than-stellar quality, or both. Everything looked the same, sounded the same, and was sold at inflated prices. So we set out to do things differently.

With years of research, relentless trial and error, and a commitment to never settling, we built Artifact from the ground up. No shortcuts. No gimmicks. Just handcrafted percussion gear that outperforms the rest - at prices that actually make sense.

It's not just just about sticks and mallets for us. We believe in balancing profit with purpose, putting musicians first, and doing what’s right - even when it’s not the easy option. We’re here to break the mold and redefine what percussion gear can be.

Artifact is for the everyday percussionist - the students, teachers, and performers who are shaping the arts in their local communities and pushing the boundaries of our art-form in meaningful ways. Our artist endorsers aren’t just names on a roster. They are performers and educators making a real difference, both in their own circles and in the percussion community as a whole. We support those who inspire others, and we strive to make high-quality gear accessible to every percussionist, not just the elite

Every product is crafted by hand, sold directly to you, and backed by some of the best customer service in the industry. Because at the end of the day, this isn’t just about making percussion gear. It’s about building something bigger than ourselves and making our community better.