Experienced Sound Engineer with Advanced Diploma. Owns recording studio. Head Band Teacher. Senior Guitar Teacher for 12+ years. Teaches all levels, styles, and ages. 4+ years online/Zoom teaching.

Stephen is an excellent teacher and communicator. He is able to teach a variety of instruments, and is flexible in adjusting his teaching style to match the skill level of the student. Would highly recommend Stephen as a teacher!

Stephen is an awesome music teacher. He is always super enthusiastic and is great at making lessons for younger students fun.

Stephen has been a tremendous help in my musical journey. His teaching style simplifies even the most challenging concepts and techniques. His broad expertise ranging from metal to flamenco guitar is always top notch. Would highly recommend!

Steve is an excellent teacher for all ages, kids to adults. He knows when to make things challenging, when to give some easy wins, when to push a student and when to chill. Do I sometimes curse his name? Yes. But I keep going back because lessons are fun, I’m improving and I’m doing things I would never have imagined.

Steve is an excellent teacher, both online and in face to face settings. I have been learning from Steve for over 7 years, and can attest to his knowledge of practical application and music theory. Highly recommend.

I have been learning bass guitar with Steve for 4 years now which is impressive because I go through hobbies very quickly. Not only is Steve incredibly knowledgeable about the technical aspects of playing an instrument and music theory, he is extremely passionate about it and it shows!

Steve is very patient and adaptable, but he is excellent at giving you the push you need to progress. Steve is great at honing in on areas you can improve, giving thoughtful guidance and giving you homework or simple methods to build your skills.

Steve is great at tailoring lessons and techniques to the sort of music you like and want to play. He helps you to play the songs you'd like and lessons revolve around the techniques you need to play them. Steve can also help you make your own music which is something I never thought I'd do!

Aside from all of this, Steve is very friendly and easy to talk to which makes lessons fun!

I am thrilled to write a review for my exceptional music teacher, Stephen Zumstein. Under his expert guidance, I have embarked on an incredible journey of musical exploration and learning. Stephen's deep knowledge and passion for music theory, Ableton lessons, and sound engineering concepts have transformed my understanding of the art.

His patient and engaging teaching style has made even the most complex concepts accessible and enjoyable. With Stephen's guidance, I have not only grasped intricate music theory principles but have also honed my skills in using Ableton, a versatile tool for music production. His ability to break down complex software functionalities into digestible lessons has been invaluable.

Stephen's expertise in sound engineering is truly remarkable. He has a keen ear for detail and a knack for imparting essential techniques that have elevated the quality of my music production. Whether it's understanding acoustics, mastering mixing techniques, or capturing the perfect sound, Stephen's insights have been instrumental in shaping my sound engineering capabilities.

What sets Stephen apart is his genuine care for his students' progress. He goes above and beyond to tailor his lessons to my individual needs and goals, ensuring that I am continually challenged and motivated. His unwavering support and constructive feedback have nurtured my growth as a musician and producer.

Furthermore, Stephen's passion for music is infectious. His enthusiasm has ignited my own creative spark and has made learning an inspiring and fulfilling experience. His commitment to staying current with industry trends and advancements ensures that his teachings are always cutting-edge and relevant.

In summary, Stephen Zumstein is a consummate music educator who has significantly enriched my musical journey. His expertise in music theory, Ableton, and sound engineering, combined with his personalized approach and infectious passion, have made him an invaluable mentor. I wholeheartedly recommend Stephen to anyone seeking a transformative and enlightening music education.

Steve has been teaching me guitar for seven years. Over this period he has consistently pushed me to move outside my comfort zone and try new things, the effects of which can be seen in a significant improvement in my technical skill and general musical understanding.

Steve has an adaptable teaching style that has emphasised my interests and goals through collaborative planning on how these may be achieved. He is very supportive and amicable.

I highly recommend Steve to anyone looking to level up their playing.

I have been playing guitar for about 8 years and started taking lessons from Steve about a year ago. I felt like I was stuck in a guitar playing limbo and Steve has helped me greatly in pushing my skills and technical abilities further.

Steve has an in-depth knowledge of everything music and caters to anything I want to learn or improve on.

Steve is very friendly and takes an interest in learning about me on a more personal level. His teaching methods are very clear and easy to understand and I walk out of each lesson feeling like I've achieved more than I could have with another teacher.

I highly recommend Steve as a guitar teacher and believe any student could benefit from what he has to offer.

Stephen has been teaching me for around 2 years now and has helped me improve my skills as a musician. He has a wide set of skills and is very knowledgeable in his field. I originally started learning bass with him and he helped me improve my technical ability and taught me theory that I can apply to my playing. This helped push me to be a better bassist. He also has recently been teaching me Ableton Live and the production process inside the DAW. We have worked on writing songs (both with physical instruments and instruments within the DAW) and this has helped me learn both the recording side of a song and the production side. Stephen has played keys, guitar, and drums on songs we have recorded and is always able to help me expand on musical ideas that I bring to him. He makes lessons fun and engaging, and is always enthusiastic during the lesson.

Steve has been working with my 2 boys (different instruments and different personalities) for 5+ years now. He's been amazing and inspired their love of music but also supported them and built an amazing relationship and rapport. I literally couldn't fault him and I'm quite keen for him to tutour my daughter also. At times Steve has gone above and beyond for both of them. Incredible patience, wealth of knowledge, humour and flexibility. Just fantastic!

Our son has been taught guitar by Stephen for 4 years now. We love his style (rock for our boy), ability to adapt (we survived the COVID lockdowns through zoom) & his engagement with new music. His patience is spot on & remains easy going regardless of the day. He made an instant connection & has been very supportive through the peaks & troughs of my sons music journey.

Steve is a genuinely awesome person. Steve has taught me for around 3 and a half years, and has brought my guitar playing abilities up as if I had been playing for 10 years, (when I first started getting lessons with Steve, I had only been playing for about a year.) He is technical and fluent in music theory and various musical styles. He is insanely good at guitar and just an all around great person to chat to.

Steve is a genuinely awesome person. Steve has taught me for around 3 and a half years, and has brought my guitar playing abilities up as if I had been playing for 10 years, (when I first started getting lessons with Steve, I had only been playing for about a year.) He is technical and fluent in music theory and various musical styles. He is insanely good at guitar and just an all around great person to chat to.

I take lessons with Steve in person, and from the very first lesson he treated me like an old friend.
Fantastic teacher, extremely knowledgeable and patient, has always been encouraging and chooses relevant and interesting things to work on.
I could not recommend Steve more highly as a teacher - 10/10.

Stephen is an incredibly talented flamenco guitarist and an excellent teacher. He is patient, encouraging, and passionate about sharing his knowledge and love of flamenco guitar with others. Stephen's lessons are both fun and challenging, and he has a way of breaking down complex techniques into easy-to-understand steps. His teaching style is supportive and personalized, and he tailors his lessons to each student's individual needs and goals. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, Stephen is the perfect teacher to help you take your flamenco guitar playing to the next level.

Stephen has a special approach to teaching! He’s adaptable, incredibly knowledgeable and really easy to learn from!

I’ve learnt so much from him! Highly recommend!

My kids and I have been getting guitar and drum lessons from Steve for several years now. He is a knowledgeable, fun and kind teacher that does everything he can to bring the best out of his students. I highly recommend him.

I have personally known Steve for about ten years .

He is engaged to my Daughter and I do treat him like one of mine..
He holds himself with respect and honesty
Something that I think lacks more in this day and age ..
He is one awsome person that I respect and find his dedication to his profession or anything he puts his mind to is exceptional..
I wish I could surround myself with more people like Steve he is such a delight to be around .
I would highly recommend him for any organisation and say he would be a asset in business..
Cheers
Ron Mcculloch

Stephen is a absolute shred lord. I am constantly blow away by his skills and teaching abilities every lesson. I swear the man is psychic. He has such a connection with the instrument that makes other teachers seem out of touch. HIGHLY RECOMMEND