Steffon Jones - Drums
Mr. Steffon Jones has worked with children and youth since 1992 as a teacher’s assistant and substitute teacher, and currently serves as a mentoring to at-risk youth.
Mr. Steffon graduated from Urbana High School in Urbana Illinois and attended college Parkland college in Champaign Illinois and Ivy Tech College in Indianapolis, Indiana. He majored in Music and Business.
Mr. Steffon started drumming at the age of 8 years old. He was the first drummer at his church, Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, playing for mass, as well as the adult and children’s choirs. He was also the drummer and lead singer in his family band, “The Player J’s.” The family band consisted of his three brothers and his sister. They performed as a group, which was often referred to as The Jackson 5, all under the age of 10 years old. They performed in various cities and states and are featured on an album by the gold selling group, Champaign. They were the headliner performer for the first Black Mayor in Chicago, the late Mayor Washington.
Mr. Steffon started producing and writing music at the age of 15, and has produced for a few well-known artists, such as Pauli Carmen of the group Champaign, G unit, and Randall Cunningham, retired NFL Quarter Back for the Eagles and Dallas Cowboys. He was also the drummer for Randall Cunningham Mega Church in Las Vegas, Nevada for 7 years.
Music is Mr. Steffon passion, and he is most proud of being able to turn his passion and experience into a non-profit mentoring program, Beats Music Mentoring founded in 2017, to help troubled youth.
He is a devoted father of two wonderful kids.
Mr. Steffon is at the studio on Saturdays.
Why Choose AMA?
At the American Music Academy, we believe that everyone should experience the joy of making music. Our goal is to provide an environment of education that is welcoming to all ages. Coming from generations of musicians, founders Wyatt and Laura Coleman have hand selected a team of professional and passionate musicians to bring quality music education to Houstonians. Our faculty has instrument-specific degrees from acclaimed universities all around the country. Our teachers tailor their music lessons to each student based on their individual goals. We offer the most comprehensive lessons in Houston, which include theory, ear training, sight reading technique, performance skills, and repertoire. Our brand new, state-of-the-art facilities located in Meyerland include a comfortable lounge with free Wi-Fi, water, magazines, and toys for children to play with as they wait for their lesson to begin. Spacious studio rooms are equipped with quality upright pianos, music stands, and mirrors to monitor progress. The American Music Academy takes pride in supplying our students with the best upright pianos to practice their modern or classical repertoire. Students will be able to use the full capabilities of a piano including dynamics, pedaling, musical phrasing, and dramatic interpretation. Students will be able to participate in seasonal recitals at one of Houston’s many venues. Recitals, included in their tuition, display each student’s personal achievements in their instrument. Our students have the option to perform piano, guitar, violin, viola, voice/singing, cello, and drums!