“Teaching and learning are both about exploration, inquiry and experimentation.” I approach each lesson fully committed to spark a student’s imagination and musical understanding through these principles.

With Jazz, Rockschool or Custom curriculums, my students will be equipped with the practical skills of sheet reading, accompaniment styles, technique and improvisations in all genres. They can then take their creativity of music in many directions ready for real world situations. Questions are asked throughout lessons to allow students to make their own decisions and take ownership of their musical interpretations.

My joy in teaching is seeing students’ ideas develop and being there, guiding them each step of the way. My true purpose is to help students become problem solvers and independent learners, in discovering their own artistic voices, whilst daring them to be more than who they think they can be.

My studio is professionally equipped with 4 switchable HD cameras. Students can view different angles throughout the lesson.

I teach students from age 13 all the way to 65+ years and lessons are 60 minutes of fun

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Stephen is a multi-platinum award-winning artist who gained worldwide recognition as co-founder of the Fun Lovin’ Criminals, a band from New York City. He was the original drummer while sharing composing, songwriting, and producing credits under major recording labels.

Stephen has a music degree from Syracuse University, New York and a holistic sound healing diploma from The Sound & Music Institute, New York City. A classically trained vocalist, he has been playing the drums for 43 years and the guitar for 23 years.