A peronsal note from Noel Walker, Heartbeat founder:
2020 is turning out to be quite a year. Worldwide, the COVID19 / Corona virus has struck with a vengance. Many people have become sick and many are dying. In April, it is still ramping up. I hope and pray that soon this will be behind us and we can get back to our normal lives. We are praying for those that are sick will recover, those that are healthy stay that way and a special blessing on all the health workers that are giving of themselves to help others.
For me personally, this year I turned 65. Seems like it was only a few years ago when I sat down at my first drum kit… a used and very beat up Pearl set with Pearl cymbals and hardware in 1969. My mom paid $50 for that set (I think she got ripped off…). My dream at 14 might have been to become a rock star, but soon into my drumming career I realized how much more I enjoyed the music business and industry. Over 50 years (yikes!) later, here I am… having fun with drums AND in the music business. Win, win!
For Heartbeat, 2020 is turning into another exciting year. It marks our tenth anniversary of our first Heartbeat name brand products… our cymbals. To celebrate, we are introducing a new ride cymbal which we hope you will love as much as we do. Here’s a sneak peak of the prototype:
But that’s not all! The Heartbeat brand continues to develop and expand. While originally cymbals, now it includes drum and cymbal bags, drum kits, drumsticks and hardware. 2020 saw the introduction of the first Heartbeat bass drum pedal and hi-hat stands, which compliment the cymbal and snare stands introduced prior.
And, on April 1, Heartbeat introduced it’s first metal snare drum series… the Vintage Brass Snare Drums! Starting with a 14″ diameter thin brass shell with a unique vintage finish, we add a Trick USA multi position snare throw off engraved with Heartbeat logo, very cool round lugs (20), two sizes (6.5″ deep and 8″ deep) with 25 or 42 snare wires, coated top head with Heartbeat logo, clear snare side bottom head, install die cast hoops AND throw in a set of triple flanged hoops into the box as well. Plus, we priced these snare drums below anything that is remotely comparable.
Our focus for the worship community since our start up 17 years ago was never based on Heartbeat exclusively being a cymbal company, even though many people around the world consider us as just that. I believe 2020 is the year that people will realize that Heartbeat is more than just a cymbal company! It is a company with a vision that focuses on supporting people. It was never just about selling stuff. I am looking forward to seeing where Heartbeat goes over the next few years and into the future.
If you are reading this most likely you have already purchased something from Heartbeat. Thank you for being part of the Heartbeat family. You are important to us! May God bless you and keep you healthy and safe throughout this year and into the future.
Noel Walker
Heartbeat founder and president
I have drummed on Worship teams since the age of 10 years old. I over the years have played several cymbals brands. I heard about Heartbeat Percussion cymbals from some Christian drummers that I met along my travels in the worship world. I finally decided to give them a whirl and once I got my first cymbal fell in love. Heartbeat percussion cymbals are now all I own and use. Would love to someday even see the Factory in Canada. I tell drummers about heartbeat cymbals every chance I get. Often the conversation starts when they see my cymbals on my kit. Heartbeat Percussion you guys rock and truly bring the best quality cymbals I have ever seen, played, and have the priveledge to own. Thank you for bringing a great Christian company into the world of Worship.
Hi my name is Edrick Rivera. I’m a worship drummer since I’m 8 years old. I saw and used many cymbals in my life but one of my sons told me about Hearbeat. What are the requirements to have an endorsement with the company?
Edrick, for our Worship artists, the information is here: https://www.heartbeatworship.com/artists/
We also have a professional artist program. information on that can be found on our Heartbeat Percussion website here: https://www.heartbeatpercussion.com/artists/