Steve is an experienced drummer well versed in rock, blues, jazz, latin and funk. He’s been teaching students from beginning through intermediate levels at 851 Music Studio in Benicia, Napa School of Music and Consumer Music in Vallejo.
Steve thoughtfully tailors his teaching to the needs and aspirations of of each student, taking the time to talk about their preferred musical styles and what drumming goals they may have in mind. For those approaching the drums for the very first times, Steve has had great success in quickly developing the basic skills and coordination to play the drumset. He has an extensive library of books and dvds covering technique, coordination, and reading to draw from. Through the use of a variety of play-along cds the students are able to feel the excitement of playing with a band and learn new styles.
Steve thoroughly enjoys passing on thirty plus years of live performing experience to his budding students. So whether a drummer wants to play drums as a hobby or concentrate on specific styles and advanced techniques, Steve will enthusiastically guide them along to achieve their personal goals while having a lot of fun in the process!
Photos by S.N.Jacobson