Private music lessons · Philadelphia & suburbs
Drum, guitar, bass and beginner piano lessons with Stevie “C-Note” Cunningham, shaped around your pace and your goals. Fun, interactive, and never a grind. Complete beginners are so welcome here.
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Breathe & listen
Feeling a little daunted about starting? That’s completely normal, and it passes sooner than you’d think. Lessons move at your own pace, so there’s never any pressure to be “good” yet.
Follow the circle for a breath or two, then tap a chord to hear how gentle a few notes can feel.
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Your journey
Every student’s path is different, because every lesson is tailored to your abilities and your musical goals. Here’s how the road often unfolds.
Come exactly as you are. No experience is needed, your free trial mini lesson is relaxed and pressure-free, and every instrument you’ll need is already waiting at the studio.
Stevie’s approach gets you making real music on your instrument very quickly. Lessons are fun and interactive, and never a grind.
Each lesson is tailored to your abilities and your musical goals, so progress builds naturally: one song, then the next.
Stevie accompanies you as you play, giving you the real-time experience of being in a band and making music with other musicians.
Play purely for the joy of it, record your own music, or aim for the stage. Many of Stevie’s students have gone from complete beginners to professional musicians playing in bands.
Lessons
One-on-one lessons for every level, with all the instruments you need right at the studio.
Feel the pulse, find the groove, and discover how good it feels to drive a band.
From your first chord to songs you love to play, at a pace that feels right to you.
The heartbeat of every band. Learn to lock in with the rhythm and make the music move.
A calm, welcoming first step at the keys, made for anyone starting from zero.
Capture your music. Learn recording, mixing and editing in a real recording studio.
Stevie “C-Note” CunninghamMusician · Teacher · Philadelphia
Meet your teacher
Hi, I’m Stevie. 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 right here in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs.
I’ve been teaching for over 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. Every lesson is tailored to you, your abilities and your goals, and I play right alongside you so you get the real feeling of being in a band.
My goal is to spread the wonderful gift of music to as many people as possible, because music is good for the soul!
Stevie
Visit the school
Lessons happen somewhere a little special: a huge mansion that has been converted into a music school, complete with a concert hall and a recording studio. Come see for yourself.
A true concert hall under the same roof as your lessons.
Hear yourself back, and learn recording, mixing and editing in Logic Pro X, Pro Tools, Ableton and FL Studio.
Stevie has all the instruments you need at the studio, so there’s no need to own one to get started.
Come see for yourself. Serving Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding suburbs.
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Questions
Still wondering about something? Call 610-304-3444 or email cnotemusicphilly@gmail.com.
Absolutely, and you’re very welcome here. Stevie teaches every level: no experience, beginner, intermediate and advanced. Lessons are tailored to your abilities and goals, and many of his students started as complete beginners.
No. Stevie has all the instruments you need right at his studio.
Yes. Your first step is a free trial mini lesson, a no-pressure way to meet Stevie and try your instrument.
Fun, interactive and never a grind. Each lesson is shaped around your abilities and musical goals, and Stevie accompanies you as you play, so you get the real-time feeling of playing in a band.
Drums, guitar, bass and beginner piano, plus recording and production.
Yes: recording, mixing and editing, using Logic Pro X, Pro Tools, Ableton and FL Studio. The school has its own recording studio.
At Stevie’s music school: a huge mansion converted into a music school, with a concert hall and a recording studio. He serves Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding suburbs. Get in touch for the details.
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Yes. His Thumbtack profile shows he is background checked, and he has been hired 21 times there with a 4.8 out of 5 rating.
Book a free trial
Book your free trial mini lesson. Share a little about yourself and what you’d love to play. There’s no wrong answer, and no experience needed.