Meet Your Teacher

Hi, my name is Stefano Ashbridge, and I love sharing the joy of playing the drums. I began teaching early into my drumming studies when my teacher asked me to fill in when he wasn’t available. My love of teaching grew right alongside my love of drumming, so it has always been easy to relate to my students’ frustrations and passion for this instrument.  I have spent the last 30 years developing successful methods and solutions that will guide you in your drumming journey to improve quickly and have fun learning the music you love. (I have written about my philosophy here).

I have studied the drums with William Lyons, Mark Schulman (Pink, Foreigner), and Zoro (Lenny Kravitz, New Edition). I have played the drums on albums, toured internationally with a variety of artists, and even won the “Electronica Drummer of The Year” at the L.A. Music Awards. I have appeared on DrumChannel.com as a guest panelist and was asked to judge the “Hit Like a Girl” contest.

More importantly, though, I have coached hundreds of drummers of all ages and skill levels. Nothing makes me more proud than when my students learn their first song, play their first show, record an album, or go on tour. Let’s talk about how I can help you with your drumming.