Your Guide to Having Fun Learning The Drums! Your drum lessons here will give you tools, guidance, and motivation to express yourself creatively the way you’ve always imagined.

I used to play the drums a very, very long time ago. I'm writing a one-person show right now, and I wanted to incorporate the drums in my act. So I went searching for a drum teacher on the internet, of course. I accidentally came across Stefano's website and reached out to him.

I had no idea what to expect, but he was very patient and knowledgeable with where to start me. I really had to start over because I lost all the muscle memory. He went down to the basics, which was fantastic, he is re-teaching me how to read the music, which I used to know but didn't remember how to do either. :)

I am so thrilled and grateful that I came across Stefano and I look forward to it every week and I can't wait to get back to what I used to be able to do. Thanks, Stephano!

My New Year’s resolution for 2025 was to find a creative outlet or hobby that got me away from screens. When trying to figure out what that could be, I remembered that when I was in high school, I learned the very basics of drumming and thought it would be a great option to dive into. I had originally been searching for something very casual, maybe once a month, but I am so glad I found Stefano and have made it a weekly practice. I don’t think I would have gotten the same fulfillment out of lessons if I was doing it more casually.

I grew up playing piano, so was expecting the drumming lessons to potentially be similar. My biggest fear in taking any sort of music lessons again was the pressure and judgement that often came with lessons as a kid. I had never taken music lessons as an adult (and by choice!) so I wasn’t sure what to expect fully.

I think what I’ve learned in the past few months with Stefano is that lessons can be both a safe, fun space to grow and make mistakes, and also a space to hold myself accountable. The way the course started was a great way to ease in to it - I got to start learning Espresso by Sabrina Carpenter in my very first lesson. This instantly got me excited and was an anchor point for me, which made it less daunting once we dove into rudiments, beats, and using a metronome. I’m having so much fun challenging myself each week to learn a bit more and to practice consistently. The best part is, consistency pays off - and I’ve definitely seen myself improve a great deal from week 1!

Aside from now knowing the very basics of drumming and being able to play 2 songs that I really enjoy, it’s also been a great stress reliever for me. As someone with a high stress job, I always look forward to my hour lesson each week, and my practice sessions as well. Drumming has become a great way to remain active, for both my brain and body! Also it is so rare these days to find something you enjoy doing that doesn’t involve a tv, computer, or phone screen.

I can’t wait to see how I continue to progress with my drumming, and could not recommend a better teacher!! :)

My New Year’s resolution for 2025 was to find a creative outlet or hobby that got me away from screens. When trying to figure out what that could be, I remembered that when I was in high school, I learned the very basics of drumming and thought it would be a great option to dive into. I had originally been searching for something very casual, maybe once a month, but I am so glad I found Stefano and have made it a weekly practice. I don’t think I would have gotten the same fulfillment out of lessons if I was doing it more casually.

I grew up playing piano, so was expecting the drumming lessons to potentially be similar. My biggest fear in taking any sort of music lessons again was the pressure and judgement that often came with lessons as a kid. I had never taken music lessons as an adult (and by choice!) so I wasn’t sure what to expect fully.

I think what I’ve learned in the past few months with Stefano is that lessons can be both a safe, fun space to grow and make mistakes, and also a space to hold myself accountable. The way the course started was a great way to ease in to it - I got to start learning Espresso by Sabrina Carpenter in my very first lesson. This instantly got me excited and was an anchor point for me, which made it less daunting once we dove into rudiments, beats, and using a metronome. I’m having so much fun challenging myself each week to learn a bit more and to practice consistently. The best part is, consistency pays off - and I’ve definitely seen myself improve a great deal from week 1!

Aside from now knowing the very basics of drumming and being able to play 2 songs that I really enjoy, it’s also been a great stress reliever for me. As someone with a high stress job, I always look forward to my hour lesson each week, and my practice sessions as well. Drumming has become a great way to remain active, for both my brain and body! Also it is so rare these days to find something you enjoy doing that doesn’t involve a tv, computer, or phone screen.

I can’t wait to see how I continue to progress with my drumming, and could not recommend a better teacher!! :)

Stefano is the only reason I still play drums. He has really helped me focus my playing and technique to be a better drummer, and musician.

I was amazed to be playing the drum set in just one lesson with Stefano. There’s something about his calm and patient approach that magically turned the key for me. He’s a perfect teacher for me because of his organized, systematic teaching and his friendly, encouraging style.
I’ve secretly been in love with the drums for many years but was too shy to admit it. Finally, I decided to put my fears aside and try just for the sheer joy of it. It took me a long time to get up my courage since I had a brief experience with another instructor that made trying the drum set intimidating. I didn’t know what to expect and really didn’t know if I could do it.
I’ve progressed quickly and painlessly in relatively few lessons while having fun playing to my favorite songs. Every class is FUN and I learn a lot almost effortlessly thanks to Stefano’s techniques, teaching expertise, and easy-going style.