I took lessons from Stefani for a year and a half. Stefani is an incredible drummer AND an amazing drum teacher (talent and teaching are not always harmonious). She’s patient, she listens to each individual student and caters her lessons to those unique needs and asks – I know because she also taught my daughter some drum lessons! Highly highly recommend her as a teacher.

My experience with Stef is one filled with skill building, confidence, and lots of excitement! Stef is an amazing drum teacher (and a killer on the drums!) as she’s extremely patient and always ready to give great tips and advice. Her experiences with playing in many different bands and performing in front of countless numbers of people has made Stef a valuable mentor and an inspirational drum teacher! Stef has pushed me out of my comfort zone and has taught me so many important techniques and lessons that have given me the confidence to join senior bands in my school! She is a great inspiration and leader to anyone who wants to start playing the drums! I always look forward to my lessons with Stef where I am guaranteed to learn, laugh, and have a great time on the drums! 

In the fall of 2006 l enrolled my six year old daughter Shelby in drum classes. There she began her love of drumming through her teacher, Stefani. She was always excited to learn new beats, and songs with each new lesson. She rapidly became a talented drummer. Stefani instilled discipline and encouragement in her classes. They both share a love of music and drumming that continues within their friendship today. Any parent, child, teenager or adult student would be incredibly lucky to have Stefani as their drum teacher. She truly embodies what a good teacher and friend is.

If there’s one thing I did right in my life, it was having Stefani as my drum instructor! We started way back in 2006 when I was so shy and new to everything. She quickly made me feel more comfortable and confident with each new lesson. We touched on everything from the basic rudiments, sheet music reading, to songs of each of our choosing. Eventually we had the occasional drum recital; they always felt like a fun challenge for the both of us. She gave me tests and exercises that pushed me to the point where it made all the rhythms and rudiments come naturally. The skills that she taught me are still relevant when I learn and play new music, even to this day. Not only was she an amazing teacher but as we both grew she became more like a big sister, helping to mold me into the person I am today. Anyone who has Stefani as an instructor should be considered very fortunate!

We’ve been bringing our 7-year-old daughter to Stef for drum lessons for the past year, and we couldn’t be happier. Steph is an incredible teacher—patient, knowledgeable, and a truly skilled musician. She has a great way of breaking down the basics, introducing rhythms, and teaching how to read sheet music in a way that’s accessible and engaging for young learners. Stef also gives thoughtful, manageable homework that makes it easy for our daughter to practice at home. Her lessons are fun, welcoming, and thoughtfully paced. When our daughter starts to lose focus or feel overwhelmed—as kids naturally do—Stef has a wonderful way of bringing her back in with playful drum breaks that keep the lessons light and fun. Thank you, Stef!