JACK SHANAHAN







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