Seattle Drum School began in 1986 with one instructor (Steve) and two students in one 12 x 12 office in North Seattle. Together, founder Steve Smith and his partner in life and music Kristy Smith grew from this modest beginning into Seattle Drum School of Music, an institution with two locations and 30+ instructors teaching almost all instrument to students of all ages. They also founded MeansforDreamsFoundation.org to provide music lesson tuition assistance support.