Steven Cornacchia playing drums on a stage with dim lighting

As a drummer and educator, I have been playing drums professionally, and teaching privately for thirteen years.

I teach my students excellent fundamentals, that allow them to learn and play whatever they want to on drums. Whether you want to study rock, jazz, funk, get ready for school band - we can figure out what goals to focus on, and make a plan to reach them.

  • Learn strong rhythm, rudiments, and reading from a full-time musician.

  • Develop a relaxed, confident feel behind the drums to sound great, avoid injury, and enjoy playing more.

  • Dive deeper into specific genres and styles. We can study the greats, bands, and songs across all styles of music and develop from the beginner to advanced stages.

  • How to prepare for middle/high school band (Orchestral, Marching, Jazz)

  • Learn how to practice more effectively.

  • A person with curly hair and glasses smiling indoors.

    "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 Reppy

  • Man with glasses and beard looking sideways, wearing a dark sweater.

    "Steve is truly a 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 lesson to help push his students to the next level. We recently switched from a 30 minute lesson to a 60 minute lesson because our son was begging for more time with Steve!"

    Julie Marino

  • Person smiling outdoors with green foliage in the background.

    “I can't recommend Steve enough as a drum teacher! His passion for music, patience, and ability to tailor lessons to each student’s skill level make him an incredible 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."

    Jocelyn Quinn Russell

  • A man with glasses looking to the side.

    “My son has been taking drum lessons with Steve for more than 6 months. Steve is a great teacher; my son enjoys his lessons and he has consistently improved his skills and built his confidence. He is very professional and quick to respond. I would highly recommend Steve!"

    Birju Shah

  • "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 Ramsey

  • "Steve is an amazing drum teacher! He has so much patience and understands how to break things down to a level that some one like me, with no prior music experience, can grasp. He tailors his lesson to each individual student and takes the time to come up with a lesson plan that works best for you. I have recommended him to multiple friends and seen how he's helped so many people achieve their drumming goals."

    Sara Perrella

  • "Steve is an excellent drummer/percussionist. Not only does he have a deep understanding of his instrument, but he is able to translate that knowledge to new beginners."

    Courtney I.

  • "We started with Steve when my son was younger and just starting out with drums. He grew passionate about playing but Steve moved away, my son moved on to other teachers but when we learned Steve was back in the area and teaching again we had to switch and we haven’t looked back. 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.

steveteachesdrums@gmail.com
(914) 391-2184

Based in Charlotte, North Carolina