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Steve Benedetto

Drums  Instructor

Steve has been playing the drums since the age of 10, and his education and experience have primarily centered around rock and jazz. He has honed his skills under the guidance of renowned drummers like Bob Gullotti and Bob Moses, and he has shared the stage with Yusef Lateef, Ted Dunbar, and Phil Woods.

 

In addition to his performance work in both stage and studio settings, Steve is passionate about teaching and offers private drum lessons tailored to students of all levels. He also facilitates therapeutic drumming workshops through his company, Respectful Beats™, providing a unique opportunity for individuals to engage in the healing power of music.

FAVORITE MUSICAL ARTIST

Adam Deitch

1st song you learned beginning to end

Crazy Train

INSTRUMENT YOU WISH TO PLAY

Guitar

FAVORITE SONG

Change the World - Eric Clapton

what inspired you into music

Listening to records my family would play 

FAVORITE TEACHING MOMENT

Seeing one of my students win a drumming contest 

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