Drums
Find the pocket. Build timing, coordination and feel — then learn to drive a band from behind the kit.
Philadelphia · Music lessons & live performance
Music is good
for the soul.
I’m Stevie Cunningham — a working musician for over 40 years and a music teacher for over 25. Drum, guitar, bass and beginner piano lessons, tailored to you. Fun, interactive, and never a grind.
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Rock✦Blues✦Jazz✦Funk✦Reggae✦Heavy Metal✦Orchestra✦Dance Party✦
Drums♪Guitar♪Bass♪Beginner Piano♪Free trial lesson♪
Go on — grab the record and give it a spin.
01 — The Player
Four decades on the bandstand.
Most people know me as C-Note. I’ve been a professional musician for over 40 years, playing in rock, blues, jazz, funk, reggae, heavy metal, orchestra and dance party bands — mostly in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs.
I’ve also been teaching for more than 25 years and have given thousands of lessons on drums, guitar, bass and beginner piano. Many of my students have gone from complete beginners to professional musicians playing in bands.
— Stevie “C-Note” Cunningham
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02 — The Setlist
Eight styles. One lifetime of gigs.
Whatever kind of music moves you, I’ve played it live — and I can teach you to play it too.
- 01RockBig riffs, bigger drums
- 02BluesWhere feel comes first
- 03JazzSwing, changes & listening
- 04FunkIt’s all about the one
- 05ReggaeThe one drop & the offbeat
- 06Heavy MetalSpeed, power, precision
- 07OrchestraMany players, one voice
- 08Dance PartyKeep the floor full all night
03 — Lessons
Pick your instrument.
Every lesson is tailored to your abilities and built to further your musical goals — from your very first note to playing in a band. All instruments are provided at the studio.
Guitar
From your first chords to riffs and solos — rock, blues, jazz, funk and everything in between.
Bass
The bridge between rhythm and harmony. Learn to lock in with the drums and hold down the groove.
Beginner Piano
Start at the beginning: notes, chords and your first songs — at a pace that feels right for you.
04 — The Jam Room
Don’t just read about it — play something.
A little taste of the studio. Turn your sound on, then bang the pads, play the keys, strum some chords or build a groove.
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05 — The Method
Lessons that feel like jamming, never a grind.
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Tailored
Built around you
Every lesson is shaped to your abilities and your musical goals. Total beginner or seasoned player, we start where you are and go where you want to go.
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Never a grind
Fun & interactive
Music should be a joy, not a chore. Lessons are hands-on and engaging, so you leave every session excited to pick up your instrument.
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Real band experience
Play with a band
I accompany my students live, so you get real-time experience of what it’s like to be in a band and play with other musicians.
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Gear provided
Everything’s here
All the instruments you need are right here at my studio. No gear? No problem — just bring yourself and your love of music.
My goal is to spread the wonderful gift of music to as many people as possible — because music is good for the soul!
— C-Note
06 — Free Trial
Your first lesson is on me.
I hope you’ll come study with me. Start with a free trial mini lesson — meet me, try out the studio, and see how much fun learning music can be.
- Drums, guitar, bass or beginner piano
- Every level welcome — especially total beginners
- All instruments provided at the studio
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Mini Lesson
Not even a C-note. All instruments provided. Presented by Stevie “C-Note” Cunningham.
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07 — Contact
Let’s make some noise.
Questions, scheduling, or ready to claim your free trial? Reach out — I’d love to hear from you.