Who We Are
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, Josie and Snickers. 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.

Canyonlands National Park

Snickers (and Cheeseburger)

Josie

PASIC 2024!
We didn’t start Artifact to make more of the same - we started it to change the game.
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 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.
We are Artifact. Welcome to the movement.
Meet the Artists
Our talented artist endorsers are passionate educators, performers, and composers who inspire others and push the boundaries of modern percussion. Get to know them and see how they're making their mark on our community.

Blaze Benavides
Alice, TX

Kirk Finley
Arab, AL

Ivan Aviles
Temecula, CA

Jerod Borrego
Bryan, TX

Jared Coller
Valparaiso, IN

Vlad Puskovitch
West Chester, PA

Kyle Stewart
Bradford, PA

Don Lordo
Knoxville, TN

Hien Doan
Amarillo, TX

Luke Helker
Lawrence, KS

Myles Thomas
Dublin, VA

Craig Mandelbaum
Bethlehem, PA

Daniel Albertson
Wichita, KS

Ben Yats
Saint Paul, MN

Wendy Tran
San Francisco, CA

David Cariano Timme
Oslo, Norway

Yves Popow
Luxembourg

Anthony DeMartinis
Madison, WI

Andrew Morales
Fort Drum, NY

Angel Williams
Salt Lake City, UT

Ari Rosenberg Hájek
Detroit, MI

Blaze Benavides
Alice, TX

Kirk Finley
Arab, AL

Ivan Aviles
Temecula, CA

Jerod Borrego
Bryan, TX

Jared Coller
Valparaiso, IN

Vlad Puskovitch
West Chester, PA

Kyle Stewart
Bradford, PA

Don Lordo
Knoxville, TN

Hien Doan
Amarillo, TX

Luke Helker
Lawrence, KS

Myles Thomas
Dublin, VA

Craig Mandelbaum
Bethlehem, PA

Daniel Albertson
Wichita, KS

Ben Yats
Saint Paul, MN

Wendy Tran
San Francisco, CA

David Cariano Timme
Oslo, Norway

Yves Popow
Luxembourg

Anthony DeMartinis
Madison, WI

Andrew Morales
Fort Drum, NY

Angel Williams
Salt Lake City, UT

Ari Rosenberg Hájek
Detroit, MI

Blaze Benavides
Alice, TX

Kirk Finley
Arab, AL

Ivan Aviles
Temecula, CA

Craig Mandelbaum
Bethlehem, PA

Daniel Albertson
Wichita, KS

Wendy Tran
San Francisco, CA

David Cariano Timme
Oslo, Norway

Anthony DeMartinis
Madison, WI

Blaze Benavides
Alice, TX

Kirk Finley
Arab, AL

Ivan Aviles
Temecula, CA

Craig Mandelbaum
Bethlehem, PA

Daniel Albertson
Wichita, KS

Wendy Tran
San Francisco, CA

David Cariano Timme
Oslo, Norway

Anthony DeMartinis
Madison, WI

Blaze Benavides
Alice, TX

Kirk Finley
Arab, AL

Ivan Aviles
Temecula, CA

Craig Mandelbaum
Bethlehem, PA

Daniel Albertson
Wichita, KS

Wendy Tran
San Francisco, CA

David Cariano Timme
Oslo, Norway

Anthony DeMartinis
Madison, WI

Blaze Benavides
Alice, TX

Kirk Finley
Arab, AL

Ivan Aviles
Temecula, CA

Craig Mandelbaum
Bethlehem, PA

Daniel Albertson
Wichita, KS

Wendy Tran
San Francisco, CA

David Cariano Timme
Oslo, Norway

Anthony DeMartinis
Madison, WI

Blaze Benavides
Alice, TX

Kirk Finley
Arab, AL

Ivan Aviles
Temecula, CA

Craig Mandelbaum
Bethlehem, PA

Daniel Albertson
Wichita, KS

Wendy Tran
San Francisco, CA

David Cariano Timme
Oslo, Norway

Anthony DeMartinis
Madison, WI

Blaze Benavides
Alice, TX

Kirk Finley
Arab, AL

Ivan Aviles
Temecula, CA

Craig Mandelbaum
Bethlehem, PA

Daniel Albertson
Wichita, KS

Wendy Tran
San Francisco, CA

David Cariano Timme
Oslo, Norway

Anthony DeMartinis
Madison, WI

Blaze Benavides
Alice, TX

Kirk Finley
Arab, AL

Ivan Aviles
Temecula, CA

Craig Mandelbaum
Bethlehem, PA

Daniel Albertson
Wichita, KS

Wendy Tran
San Francisco, CA

David Cariano Timme
Oslo, Norway

Anthony DeMartinis
Madison, WI

Blaze Benavides
Alice, TX

Kirk Finley
Arab, AL

Ivan Aviles
Temecula, CA

Craig Mandelbaum
Bethlehem, PA

Daniel Albertson
Wichita, KS

Wendy Tran
San Francisco, CA

David Cariano Timme
Oslo, Norway

Anthony DeMartinis
Madison, WI

Blaze Benavides
Alice, TX

Kirk Finley
Arab, AL

Ivan Aviles
Temecula, CA

Craig Mandelbaum
Bethlehem, PA

Daniel Albertson
Wichita, KS

Wendy Tran
San Francisco, CA

David Cariano Timme
Oslo, Norway

Anthony DeMartinis
Madison, WI

Blaze Benavides
Alice, TX

Kirk Finley
Arab, AL

Ivan Aviles
Temecula, CA

Craig Mandelbaum
Bethlehem, PA

Daniel Albertson
Wichita, KS

Wendy Tran
San Francisco, CA

David Cariano Timme
Oslo, Norway

Anthony DeMartinis
Madison, WI

Jerod Borrego
Bryan, TX

Jared Coller
Valparaiso, IN

Vlad Puskovitch
West Chester, PA

Ben Yats
Saint Paul, MN

Yves Popow
Luxembourg

Andrew Morales
Fort Drum, NY

Jerod Borrego
Bryan, TX

Jared Coller
Valparaiso, IN

Vlad Puskovitch
West Chester, PA

Ben Yats
Saint Paul, MN

Yves Popow
Luxembourg

Andrew Morales
Fort Drum, NY

Jerod Borrego
Bryan, TX

Jared Coller
Valparaiso, IN

Vlad Puskovitch
West Chester, PA

Ben Yats
Saint Paul, MN

Yves Popow
Luxembourg

Andrew Morales
Fort Drum, NY

Jerod Borrego
Bryan, TX

Jared Coller
Valparaiso, IN

Vlad Puskovitch
West Chester, PA

Ben Yats
Saint Paul, MN

Yves Popow
Luxembourg

Andrew Morales
Fort Drum, NY

Jerod Borrego
Bryan, TX

Jared Coller
Valparaiso, IN

Vlad Puskovitch
West Chester, PA

Ben Yats
Saint Paul, MN

Yves Popow
Luxembourg

Andrew Morales
Fort Drum, NY

Jerod Borrego
Bryan, TX

Jared Coller
Valparaiso, IN

Vlad Puskovitch
West Chester, PA

Ben Yats
Saint Paul, MN

Yves Popow
Luxembourg

Andrew Morales
Fort Drum, NY

Jerod Borrego
Bryan, TX

Jared Coller
Valparaiso, IN

Vlad Puskovitch
West Chester, PA

Ben Yats
Saint Paul, MN

Yves Popow
Luxembourg

Andrew Morales
Fort Drum, NY

Jerod Borrego
Bryan, TX

Jared Coller
Valparaiso, IN

Vlad Puskovitch
West Chester, PA

Ben Yats
Saint Paul, MN

Yves Popow
Luxembourg

Andrew Morales
Fort Drum, NY

Jerod Borrego
Bryan, TX

Jared Coller
Valparaiso, IN

Vlad Puskovitch
West Chester, PA

Ben Yats
Saint Paul, MN

Yves Popow
Luxembourg

Andrew Morales
Fort Drum, NY

Jerod Borrego
Bryan, TX

Jared Coller
Valparaiso, IN

Vlad Puskovitch
West Chester, PA

Ben Yats
Saint Paul, MN

Yves Popow
Luxembourg

Andrew Morales
Fort Drum, NY

Hien Doan
Amarillo, TX

Luke Helker
Lawrence, KS

Myles Thomas
Dublin, VA

Hien Doan
Amarillo, TX

Luke Helker
Lawrence, KS

Myles Thomas
Dublin, VA

Hien Doan
Amarillo, TX

Luke Helker
Lawrence, KS

Myles Thomas
Dublin, VA

Hien Doan
Amarillo, TX

Luke Helker
Lawrence, KS

Myles Thomas
Dublin, VA

Hien Doan
Amarillo, TX

Luke Helker
Lawrence, KS

Myles Thomas
Dublin, VA

Hien Doan
Amarillo, TX

Luke Helker
Lawrence, KS

Myles Thomas
Dublin, VA

Hien Doan
Amarillo, TX

Luke Helker
Lawrence, KS

Myles Thomas
Dublin, VA

Hien Doan
Amarillo, TX

Luke Helker
Lawrence, KS

Myles Thomas
Dublin, VA

Hien Doan
Amarillo, TX

Luke Helker
Lawrence, KS

Myles Thomas
Dublin, VA

Hien Doan
Amarillo, TX

Luke Helker
Lawrence, KS

Myles Thomas
Dublin, VA

Kyle Stewart
Bradford, PA

Don Lordo
Knoxville, TN

Angel Williams
Salt Lake City, UT

Ari Rosenberg Hájek
Detroit, MI

Kyle Stewart
Bradford, PA

Don Lordo
Knoxville, TN

Angel Williams
Salt Lake City, UT

Ari Rosenberg Hájek
Detroit, MI

Kyle Stewart
Bradford, PA

Don Lordo
Knoxville, TN

Angel Williams
Salt Lake City, UT

Ari Rosenberg Hájek
Detroit, MI

Kyle Stewart
Bradford, PA

Don Lordo
Knoxville, TN

Angel Williams
Salt Lake City, UT

Ari Rosenberg Hájek
Detroit, MI

Kyle Stewart
Bradford, PA

Don Lordo
Knoxville, TN

Angel Williams
Salt Lake City, UT

Ari Rosenberg Hájek
Detroit, MI

Kyle Stewart
Bradford, PA

Don Lordo
Knoxville, TN

Angel Williams
Salt Lake City, UT

Ari Rosenberg Hájek
Detroit, MI

Kyle Stewart
Bradford, PA

Don Lordo
Knoxville, TN

Angel Williams
Salt Lake City, UT

Ari Rosenberg Hájek
Detroit, MI

Kyle Stewart
Bradford, PA

Don Lordo
Knoxville, TN

Angel Williams
Salt Lake City, UT

Ari Rosenberg Hájek
Detroit, MI

Kyle Stewart
Bradford, PA

Don Lordo
Knoxville, TN

Angel Williams
Salt Lake City, UT

Ari Rosenberg Hájek
Detroit, MI

Kyle Stewart
Bradford, PA

Don Lordo
Knoxville, TN

Angel Williams
Salt Lake City, UT

Ari Rosenberg Hájek
Detroit, MI