Russ Ste.

Nashville, TN

Drum Lessons

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Experiance 10 Years

About Me

I am a Recent graduate of Berklee College of music in Boston with 10 years of teaching experience, and 17 years playing experience. I have won multiple drum competitions and have experience performing in all styles from jazz (Phil Woods) to folk (Jay Ungar and Molly Mason). I first got excited about the drums from watching local bands play in my hometown of Ithaca, NY. From there I began to play in the jazz band at a community music school, and soon after that began playing in elementary school concert and jazz band. Soon after, I started playing in cover bands and expanding my repertoire. In high school I won two downbeat awards for best pop/rock drummer (2004) and outstanding performance for jazz drumming (2005). In high school I played in various touring groups, and started Berklee in 2009. Since Berklee, I have worked on Celebrity Cruise lines as a drummer for jazz and rock bands, as well as playing for the theatrical performances and musical reviews. I am happy to have my teaching studio up and running in Nashville! My influences are many, but if I were to break them into categories: Rock: John Bonham, Abe Cunningham, Abe Laboriel Jr Funk: Chris Dave, Ziggy Modeliste, Pete Mclain Jazz: Tony Williams, Max Roach, Art Blakey

Russ Ste. has over 10 years of music experience in the Nashville area.

Russ Ste. is proficient in and teaches Drum Lessons .

Formal Education:

Berklee College of Music Graduate, Bachelors, Pro Music

Private Education:

2004-2008 Conrad Alexander, Ithaca College 2009-2012 Dave Wegert, Berklee College of Music

Performing Experience:

• 2014: Staff and performer for Ashokan New Years camp, Kingston, NY o Played a variety of styles for multiple bands led by Jay Ungar and Molly Mason • 2013: Musician for Celebrity Cruise Lines. Drummer with The Ryan Johnson Group (ryanjohnsongroup.net) o Performed jazz, funk, and rock covers in five venues over a five month period in over 10 countries. • 2009- 2013: Traveling Drummer for Contemporary Contra Dance Band, The Clayfoot Strutters. o Gigs including Portland OR, Santa Barbara CA, Washington DC and Costa Rica • 2007-2009: House Drummer for Blue Monday Blues Jam, Ithaca, NY o Longest running blues jam in the US • 2003-2008: Pit Orchestra performances o Chicago, West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, Oklahoma, Titanic, Beauty and the Beast, Boys From Syracuse, Where’s Charlie, Once upon a Mattress, Babes In Arms. • 2000-2006: House band for Mohonk Mountain House Resort o with Jay Ungar and Molly Mason

Drum Lessons in Nashville, TN Lessons in Nashville, TN

Take professional Drum Lessons in Nashville, TN lessons in Nashville, TN with Russ Ste., a dedicated instructor focused on delivering structured and results-driven training. Russ Ste. brings real-world performance and teaching experience into every lesson, ensuring a practical and engaging learning environment. Lessons are designed to strengthen fundamentals, enhance technique, and build confidence through practical, hands-on learning.

What You'll Learn:

Beginner to advanced Drum Lessons in Nashville, TN mastery
Creative expression and musical interpretation
Building consistency and performance ability

Russ Ste. provides flexible Drum Lessons in Nashville, TN lessons in Nashville, making it convenient for students to learn at their own pace and schedule.

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