Stephen Carpenter, unlike SOME of the people in this bio log, is an actual person. He has been studying hand percussion for most of the current century. For 5 years he has been on an intense endeavor to learn the skills of mideastern percussion and music in general under the tutelage of Eric LaPerna. He is also a professional woodworker who will make you a drum or flute if you’d like. presumpscot@gmail.com