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About Rick Cormier

Who Am I?

Welcome to my page! My name is Rick Cormier, and I am a Santa Fe-based author and drum mallet builder. I am a retired psychotherapist and far-from-retired ...

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Writing Great Stories

My books are written in plain language, suitable for most audiences, and packed with humor and emotions that will effectively invite you to see the world ...

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Why Choose My Drum Mallets and Beaters?

You can be sure that the quality of work is comparable to no other. I built my first pair of drum mallets 40 years ago and have learned much since. Even ...

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Highlights

  • Handcrafted
  • Original books
  • Quality drum mallets
  • 29 Years in Trade

Satisfied Customers

Rick is a top notch seller. My item came days before the first estimated arrival date. He’s responsive and makes great products. The heads of these friction mallets are really fused to the steel ...

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Ishmael

Rick is a top notch seller. My item came days before the first estimated arrival date. He’s responsive and makes great products. The heads of these friction mallets are really fused to the steel ...

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Ishmael

Great experience from start to finish. From quick shipping to helpful advice, he made sure we were happy with our purchase. Thanks!

Jordan

Great experience from start to finish. From quick shipping to helpful advice, he made sure we were happy with our purchase. Thanks!

Jordan