Flashback 2022: Jason McGerr Talks about Steve Smith & Seattle Drum School
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Flashback 2022: Jason McGerr Talks about Steve Smith & Seattle Drum School

#NEWS Check out this Percussive Arts Society interview with Jason Mcgerr (🥁Death Cab for Cutie + long-time student and instructor at Seattle Drum School of Music). October 2022"Throughout my journey, I’ve been incredibly fortunate to sit with many of the worlds greatest players, but two influential and brilliant teachers have given me indispensable building blocks and systems of learning that I’ve used for nearly 30 years as a continuous student and educator. Steve Smith - from the Seattle Drum School, not Journey - gave me an easy to digest, yet incredibly deep approach to practicing independence…Here’s a sample page from…
November 4, 2024Posted inPress, SDSM History, SDSM NewsTags: , , , ,
Means For Dreams Foundation.org: Tuition Assistance Fundraising
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Means For Dreams Foundation.org: Tuition Assistance Fundraising

We are thrilled to formally introduce you to the Means for Dreams Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting talented and dedicated students in their pursuit of musical excellence. Founded by Steve and Kristy Smith, our mission is to provide scholarships that alleviate the financial burden of music lessons, ensuring every student has the opportunity to develop their skills and follow their passion. To date, we have awarded $22,000 in scholarships, directly benefiting students and helping them continue their musical journey without interruption.  If you would like to support our cause, please consider donating through our GoFundMe page: gofund.me/e6065574. We are grateful…
September 6, 2024Posted inSDSM History, SDSM NewsTags: , , ,
Seattle Drum School of Music in Seattle’s Child Magazine (2017)
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Seattle Drum School of Music in Seattle’s Child Magazine (2017)

Seattle Drum School helps kids find the joy in rhythm Local musicians find value in letting children explore BY KATHERINE HEDLAND HANSEN PUBLISHED MARCH 2017 Steve Smith has loved performing since he took the stage as a kid in green-and-orange-striped bell-bottoms, a Nehru jacket, Apache scarf tie, and Beatle boots. “I was the rock star in my elementary school talent show,” recalls Smith, an accomplished drummer and founder of the Seattle Drum School. Now, he and his singer/songwriter wife, Kristy, thrive on helping other aspiring musicians perfect their craft through their music school, one of the largest in the Northwest. Here, students…
February 9, 2023Posted inSDSM History, SDSM NewsTags: , , ,