ABOUT STUDIO MUSIC GROUP:
We now have TWO LOCATIONS to serve our community. One for music lessons, where students can receive the individual attention they need to progress in their musical endeavors; the other where bands can practice any time day or night to get that perfect sound, prep for tours, or just JAM.

Owner Steve Stockmal has been teaching and performing music here in the Santa Barbara area for over a decade. With 7 books written & published on music he brings a lot to the table, striving to make each performance and each lesson special.

A Santa Barbara native, Steve has toured all over the world as a drummer, singer, and guitarist. He has performed a wide variety of musical styles in almost every venue one could imagine.  

An honor graduate of MI (Musicians Institute in Hollywood, Ca) he brings his vast musical experience, personal touch, and humor to his lessons.

Since opening in April 2010 parents continue to support us all over the Santa Barbara, Montecito, Hope Ranch, and Goleta communities, to find stellar music lessons for their children.

“Every lesson I teach includes the whole gamete…note reading, songs & licks, technique, relaxation, repetition, learning tips, life lessons, and most important laughter.”

BIO: Steve Stockmal, professional drummer and music instructor, began performing music at the age of 5. He is an honor graduate of the Percussion Institute of Technology (PIT), an author and publisher, and maintains a full schedule of performing and teaching music.
 

He has appeared as drummer, singer, and guitarist with groups like Mercenary, Crystal-Reign, & Pelikanesis (featuring Paull Rubin). He has also performed internationally including tours in Japan, Australia, a “freeze-out tour” in Greenland, and 7 years in Greece working with top artists like Anna Vissi, Stelios Rokos, Kostas Tournas and Sakis Rouvas.

Fronting his own band he plays concerts showcasing original compositions and appears as a solo act singing and playing blues, ballads, rock, and jazz standards.
 

Throughout his career Steve has played a diverse variety of musical styles and venues ranging from intimate Jazz clubs and society gigs, television and radio spots, international tours, and theater performances, to 10,000 seat rock concerts. He performed as percussionist with SIERRA WINDS (a 35 piece classical woodwind orchestra), and played the role of drummer Jerry Allison in the Garvin Theatre’s production of The Buddy Holly Story.

Combining his extensive training with years of touring & teaching, Mr. Stockmal has synthesized his knowledge into a series of educational music books and videos.