Everett Drum Studio

Specialties

Drum Lessons. Music Instruction, Instrumental — Drums and Percussion.

Everett Drum Studio Instructor Steve Lacabanne is an experienced Jazz, Rock and Classical Drummer/​Percussionist. He is extremely patient and has had extensive experience in teaching Beginning Students.

Advanced Students might be interested in some help with Jazz/​Rock Chart Reading, Improvisation on Drums, Polyrhythms, Classical Mallet Technique or Kettle Drum Technique.

History

Established in 2013.

Everett Drum Studio was established in July of 2013. Last year instructor Steve Lacabanne relocated from California to Washington and found a great studio location in the Everett Floral Building. Steve has been giving private instruction in percussion since 1998 and holds a master’s degree in percussion performance from San Francisco State University.

Meet the Business Owner

Steve L.

Business Owner

Steve Lacabanne was born in San Francisco and began playing drums at the age of twelve. As a young adult he helped form several rock bands and performed in the bay area. While attending City College of San Francisco he became interested in Jazz Improvisation and continued to perform with various jazz musicians, including pianist Linda Mankin. Steve later attended San Francisco State University where he studied percussion performance with David Rosenthal, principal percussionist of the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra. While eventually earning a master’s degree Steve became proficient at playing marimba, xylophone and kettle drums.

In 1998 Steve moved to central California and taught drums and percussion in his local studio, and as an instructor for Connecting Waters Charter School. He continued to perform with local bands as well as drum in a local Gospel group. Steve also is an accomplished instrument maker and specializes in making Latin and African percussion instruments.