Welcome to the official music development and consulting experience of Steve L. Smith.
With over 45 years of drumming experience and more than 35 years of keyboard and piano experience, Steve provides professional music instruction, musician development, production consulting, church music training, band development, sound consulting, mentorship, and live performance preparation for musicians and organizations at every level.
From beginners learning foundational concepts to advanced musicians seeking professional growth, every session builds skill, confidence, creativity, structure, discipline, musicianship, and long-term development.
INSTRUMENT INSTRUCTION
Professional training available for:
Drums
Keyboard
Piano
Organ
Bass Guitar
Percussion
Instruction available for:
Beginners · Intermediate Musicians · Advanced Musicians · Church Musicians · Worship Teams · Bands · Youth Musicians · Music Ministries
DRUMS & PERCUSSION
Rudiments
Timing & Tempo
Groove Development
Fills & Transitions
Worship Drumming
Live Performance Preparation
Drum Dynamics
Pocket Playing
Musical Listening
Band Communication
KEYBOARD / PIANO / ORGAN
Playing By Ear
Number System Training
Chord Progressions
Worship Music Development
Pattern Recognition
Scale Training
Runs & Transitions
Accompaniment
Band Flow
Advanced Music Theory
Organ Techniques
BASS GUITAR DEVELOPMENT
Groove & Pocket
Timing
Bass Foundations
Walking Bass Concepts
Worship Bass Playing
Band Communication
Number System
Progression Recognition
Ear Training
CHURCH MUSICIAN DEVELOPMENT
Specialized training for churches, worship teams, praise bands, choir musicians, youth music ministries, and music directors.
Focus Areas:
Developing a worship sound
Learning flow and transitions
Band communication
Playing together as a unit
Song arrangement
Worship structure
Building musical confidence
Developing consistency
Training musicians by ear
Following live worship environments
MUSIC CONSULTING & PRODUCTION
Band Development
Creating a New Sound
Production Consulting
Live Performance Setup
Sound Technician Consulting
Equipment Recommendations
Stage Layout Planning
Worship Team Structure
Music Department Development
Musician Leadership
Rehearsal Structure
Studio Setup Guidance
Live Sound Improvement
Program Development
LESSONS & CONSULTING OPTIONS
Beginner Music Lessons
30–60 Minutes
Starting at $50–$75 / session
Intermediate / Advanced Instruction
60 Minutes
Starting at $100 / session
Professional Musician Development
90 Minutes
Starting at $150 / session
Worship Team Training
2–3 Hours
Starting at $500
Band Rehearsal Development Session
2–4 Hours
Starting at $750
Music Department Consultation
Half-Day
Starting at $1,500
Full-Day Music Intensive
6–8 Hours
Starting at $3,500
Production & Sound Consultation
Per Hour
Starting at $250 / hour
Virtual Music Consultation
60 Minutes
Starting at $150
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Depending on the selected experience, sessions may include:
Hands-On Instruction
Live Demonstrations
Ear Training
Number System Training
Reading Music Fundamentals
Playing By Ear Development
Rudiment Instruction
Band Coordination
Worship Flow Development
Sound Consultation
Production Guidance
Stage Preparation
Leadership Development
Musician Mentorship
Equipment Guidance
Practice Structure Development
DEVELOPMENT PHILOSOPHY
Music is more than performance.
The goal is to help musicians develop discipline, creativity, structure, consistency, confidence, and spiritual and musical maturity — building a foundation that grows for years. Every musician is developed not only to play music, but to understand music, feel music, lead through music, and create impact through music.
BOOKING INFORMATION
A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to secure all bookings.
Travel and lodging may apply outside of Indiana.
Pricing may vary based on number of musicians, level of instruction, organization size, travel, equipment, production scope, length of consultation, and multi-day sessions.
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STEVE L. SMITH MUSIC DEVELOPMENT
More than music lessons.
A complete system focused on musicianship, creativity, structure, leadership, worship development, production excellence, and long-term growth.