Services

Tony offers one-on-one percussion lessons for students of all levels, from beginners just learning the ropes to advanced players preparing for auditions.

He teaches a range of instruments including snare drum, marimba, vibraphone, timpani, and drum set in all styles. Lessons are held in his home studio, which is fully equipped with high-quality instruments and gear.

Whether you're a kid starting out, a high school student aiming for honor band, or an adult getting back into music, Tony works with you to build solid skills and a deeper understanding of percussion.

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    • Private Percussion Lessons (Snare Drum, Marimba, Vibraphone, Timpani, etc.)

    • Group Percussion Lessons: See pricing structure.
      Limited to two to three students per session.
      These lessons will cover only one topic for the session.
      For example: Keyboard percussion will not include snare drum instruction.

    • Drum Set Instruction (All styles: jazz, rock, classical, world music)

    • Audition Preparation (School Bands, Colleges, Youth Orchestras)

    • Technique Development

    • Music Theory Fundamentals

    • Composition Lessons

    • $60.00 per 1-hour lesson

    • $35.00 per 30-minute lesson

    • Group Lesson cost:
      2 persons $45.00 per person
      3 persons $35.00 per person

      Lessons are paid monthly at the beginning of the month.
      24-Hour advance notice of missing a lesson is required for a make-up (only one make-up lessons per month) If Professor Steve has to cancel he will make up the lesson as soon as possible.

  • Lessons will be conducted in a professional home studio.

    • Equipment for each lesson: 5 Octave Van Core Marimba

    • 4 Octave Deagan 8732 Xylophone

    • Adams 3 Octave Vibraphone

    • Leedy Glockenspiel

    • Roland TD-17 Drum Set

    • Practice Pads, and various high quality snare drums (Lang Gladstone, Pearl Philharmonic, Pearl Freer Prototype Pancake Snare Drum). 

    • 4 octave Deagan 872 Xylophone

    • Lessons scheduled by appointment

    • Flexible scheduling to accommodate student availability

    • Lesson materials (books, sticks, mallets) will be recommended upon

    • registration

    • Lesson assignments and history are assessed weekly for students and parents.

    • Extensive professional and academic background

    • Ability to teach a wide range of percussion instruments and styles

    • Personalized attention and customized learning plans

    • Has placed numerous students in major programs and graduate schools.

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Phone: 904.665.4744

Email: tonystevepercussionist@gmail.com