About Us2025-07-18T19:10:06-04:00

Our Mission

At the heart of our music school’s mission is the belief that music education is a profound journey of self-discovery and growth, enriching lives far beyond the notes on a page. We are dedicated to fostering a vibrant learning environment where students of all ages and levels can unlock their potential, building unwavering confidence with every chord mastered and every rhythm internalized. Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to ignite brain development, leveraging the incredible power of music to enhance memory, problem-solving skills, and cognitive flexibility – truly a full-brain workout! Beyond the scientific benefits, we cultivate discipline, patience, and perseverance, attributes honed through consistent practice. Students discover the joy of creative expression and the deep satisfaction of achieving goals. From sparking imagination in our newest learners to providing a renewed passion for experienced musicians, our mission is to empower every individual to not only play music, but to understand its language, feel its emotional resonance, and carry its transformative, positive attributes into every facet of their lives.

Our History

Purchasing Malverne School of Music from Dino Ascari in 1989, Steve and Audrey Tice built and ran the successful music school until July of 2024 when they offered Daniel Kleffmann the opportunity to purchase it. He’s been the owner and director since then. Daniel is an alum of the Drummer’s Collective and the New School of Jazz and Contemporary Music where he earned a degree in Jazz performance. Over the years, Daniel performed with various bands ranging stylistically from Jazz and Latin music to Fusion and Metal, but always had a passion for teaching and sharing with others. He’s been teaching the drums since 2003.

Costs

Our lessons cost $140 per month.

Includes one 30 minute lesson per week. For months that have five weekly lessons, the fifth lesson is free.