"SFM COACHING Sessions cover all the basics of Instrumental Sound Production and WHY it works. From the Rudimentary to the Technical. Quite often, I spend time correcting bad habits, but I do it in a way that leaves the student with a sense of dignity in and respect for the art. Above all else, I try to make each session fun for them. Instead of being locked in a facility, I typically come into th
e student’s home to teach them. Mostly, because the child is in a comfortable & familiar environment. It minimizes distraction over the unfamiliar and allows the parents to witness lessons (if they like).
I tend to teach my students a little beyond their current abilities but I never let them know that. My philosophy on education is “students do not know what they don’t know.” I place no barriers on what they should know or be able to do. If you place no barriers on them then they are free to flourish beyond what they themselves have expected!"
ABOUT STEVEN
Steven F. McClain is a classically trained vocalist (Spinto Tenor), as well as a classically trained instrumentalist (Tuba and Euphonium)n with a vast artistic resume. Professionally, Steven has been performing as an actor, musician, vocalist, director and filmmaker since 1998 in various locations across America including Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and Las Vegas. He has performed in Operas, Musical & Legit Theatre and Film.
His experience has allowed him the opportunity to work with incarcerated & under resourced youth, all over the Greater Chicago Area. Steven has worked as the sole percussion instructor for the Salvation Army Kroc Center on the South Side of Chicago based out of the Kroc Center & spent five years as a teaching artist, program manager and writing instructor for a nonprofit that created musical theatre in juvenile prisons using the children’s own life experiences. Steven's experience doesn't stop with Children, having worked as a Direct Services Professional, specializing in the care of Adults with Developmental & Intellectual disabilities. His reasoning: To gain the necessary learning experience and skill to better serve his special needs students.
