Student & Parent Testimonials

  • "Steve is a truly professional instructor. He treats his students like musicians, and this motivates and inspires them! Steve puts in an extraordinary amount of time outside of the 30 minute lesson to help push his students to the next level. Steve motivates his students to practice and provides feedback frequently."-Julie M.

  • "My son loves his weekly lessons with Steve. He is an excellent teacher, and he teaches in a way that makes learning fun. My son has improved significantly over the past year, and he has a love for drums, and music in general, that Steve has really helped to foster. I would highly recommend him to any student!" - Birju S.

  • "Steve is an amazing drum teacher! He has so much patience and understands how to break things down to a level that someone like me, with no prior music experience, can grasp. I have recommended him to multiple friends and seen how he's helped them achieve their drumming goals."- Sara P.

  • "We haven’t found a drum teacher that comes close to Steve. He bonds with our son, teaches in a way that keeps our son happy and engaged, and the results speak for themselves. We have been extremely happy with Steve and highly recommend him to anyone looking for private drum lessons." - Kevin R.

  • "Steven is an excellent drummer and teacher who is highly respected in the Charlotte area and beyond. He's an experienced professional and maintains dedication to his craft. I have always been impressed by his ability to move effortlessly between engaging with his professional peers and teaching beginners in a way they can easily understand. Anyone would be lucky to work with him in any capacity. " - Courtney R.

  • "I can't recommend Steve enough as a drum teacher! His ability to tailor lessons to each student’s skill level make him a great instructor. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your technique, Steve will guide you every step of the way. His lessons are always fun, engaging, and filled with valuable insights."

    Quinn R.

  • "After working with a couple instructors, we were so glad to find Steve. He helped my son advance quickly across multiple styles, and provided him the skills to keep playing for years to come. " - Greg J

  • "Steve has been a great teacher to my son! My son enjoys the drums even more because of Steve’s influence and practice methods. Steve is easy to work with, and has gone above and beyond to help us find drum parts when needed. I would recommend him to anyone!" - Allison R.

  • "We started with Steve when my son was younger and just starting out with drums. He is great at connecting with and motivating his students and keeping them interested in practicing and playing for fun. He has invaluable experience teaching how to play with a band. He also works on any personal goals you have set for yourself (like future auditions or a performance)." - Jennifer W.