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Krist Novoselic at SDSM!
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Groove Brothers at Lake City Summerfest ’26
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Same wall, same family, 13 years later.
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Georgetown Carnival 2026 video recap
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Why take music lessons when there’s YouTube? Steve Smith
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#testimonial by Dave Hill Jr. on Steve Smith’s drumming book KEYS TO THE CITY!
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Fall into Rhythm: November 2025 newsletter
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Major Collab! Youth Singing classes with Tiffany Wilson
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4 Youth Bands at Lake City Summerfest!
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Contemporary + Blues Rock Band Camp 7/7/25
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3 youth bands at NW Folklife 2025!
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Our 84yo Student Kay!
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Rockstars in the building! Ayron Jones
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Steve Smith on Dialtune Drums!
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MAY BEATS: WHAT’S NEW AT Seattle Drum School of Music!
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African Drum & Percussion Class with Tendai Baba Maraire
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Tap into our April 2025 News!
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Student Linus, outstanding soloist!
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‘Creative and Professional Success for Independent Artists/Musicians – Part One: What Defines Success?
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Our 1st 4Culture Grant!
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Acoustic vs. Electric Drums: A Battle of Sound
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Recap of Intl Wear Your Seattle Drum School Tshirt Day, 9/24/24
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Seattle Drum School of Music Student Showcases! 11/9/24 & 2/9/24
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October 2024 Newsletter!
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5 youth bands with #seattledrumschool at Tims Tavern!
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Means For Dreams Foundation.org: Tuition Assistance Fundraising
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The Little Workshop returns: Music Exploration for 2-4yo!
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Global Rhythms Masterclass with Bill Summers of The Headhunters + Tendai Maraire of Chimurenga Renaissance
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Instructor Ehssan “Ace” Karimi in Earshot Jazz Magazine
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“Best Drum School in Seattle 2024” by DistinguishedTeaching.com
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Getting Started on the Drums: Essential Gear for Beginners
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Our youth bands rocked #GeorgetownCarnival!
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Seattle Drum School meets Tedeschi Trucks Band!
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June (e)News from SDSM 2024
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Seattle Drum School of Music on King 5 Evening with the Reign City Rockers!
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Congrats to Mountlake Terrace HS & our drum student Nigel: winning at Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival!
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Congrats to Mountlake Terrace HS & our drum student Nigel: winning at Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival!
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A Little Workshop: Group Music Exploration for 2-4 year olds!
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Seeking experienced Music Instructors! North & South Seattle schools
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Madaraka Podcast Episode: Steve Smith – Drumming Up a Musical Legacy 4/5/24
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Watch: Student Showcase 3/30/24
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A Great Day in Seattle (2007)
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Second Sundays at THREE! Youth Music Showcase
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Seattle Drum School: Where The Beat Never Stops
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Jazz Combo Class (youth) with Andy Coe in Georgetown!
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New Year News(letter)! 2024
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Instrument Drive for One Vibe Africa to April 15
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Join our Music World: Admin and Production Work!
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Music Production Lessons at SDSM!
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“Beatles with Bob” – a new class for youth & adults
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Seeking Music Instructor Substitutes for Summer!
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Acoustic Or Electric Drums? What Should I buy?
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Multi Grammy winning artist Brandi Carlile was at #seattledrumschool!
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Our Student Liam Sampson Is Headed To NYC For Essentially Ellington!
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Isolation Headphone Choices
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Review: KODO Percussion Ensemble
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Seattle Drum School of Music in Seattle’s Child Magazine (2017)
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Article on Success feat. Seattle Drum School (2018)
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How To Have A Successful Online Lesson
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SDSM Student on King 5: “8-year-old wants to change state hearing aid laws”
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The Mental Game Of X
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It’s All About Showing Up!
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Lake City Way Student Miles Baker Absolutely Slaying “Two Seconds To Midnight”
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Effective Practicing
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Buying A Drumset- The Abbreviated Ins & Outs
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Adventures In Arthritis, Pt. 1
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Co-Composing!
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Our Very Own CD Littlefield Made The Cover Of EarShot Jazz!
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IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL DRUM: Steve Smith on the cover of Earshot Jazz Magazine (July 2022)
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