Steve Smith :: Video Page

Here is a selection of videos featuring Steve and his various projects. You can expand videos to full-screen.
Make sure to check out Steve's YouTube channel for a complete selection of videos!

Sonor Presents: Jack DeJohnette and Steve Smith Talk Drums! (Part 1 of 3)

Jack DeJohnette has been, and remains, one of the main musical influences and inspirations of my life. He was a gentle man yet a monster musician! Whenever I spent time with him, I watched and listened so carefully, trying to decode his unique and mystifying conception. He didn’t seem to follow any of the drumming rules I learned growing up; he had an approach and sound all his own. Jack would always have time to talk and to answer my questions over the years. He inspired me like no other and I found myself in an honored position to interview him and talk deeply about our careers and about our time playing Sonor drums. How fortunate that the Sonor team had the idea to organize this special session, which was filmed just over a year ago on September 9, 2024. Jack’s unique and groundbreaking contributions will live on as we continue listening to his many wonderful recordings.

With deep love and respect,
Steve Smith

Steve Smith: Go With Elmo Podcast
Steve's 90-minute discussion about everything!

In the Studio with Steve Smith
Steve Smith & Vital Information visit Musora and play/break down
some of their newest music.

In the Studio with Steve Smith
Steve Smith & Vital Information visit Musora and come up with their
own version of Soundgarden's "Black Hole Sun"

Steve Smith: From The Practice Room

Steve has been distancing at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. But during this time, he has been creative and productive.

Steve has been posting videos as part of a series called "From The Practice Room." The series includes videos about brush playing, Indian konnakol, and much more. We will be updating this page with more and more videos from Steve's practice room. Make sure to follow him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube for the latest!

You can see the entire "From The Practice Room" playlist on Steve's YouTube page.

From The Practice Room:
A Drumset Application of Konnakol and South Indian Rhythms Pt. 1

Steve Smith teaches about South Indian rhythms and applies them to the drumset. Download two helpful PDFs, below, for a transcription of what Steve played in this video - and to learn about konnakol syllables, suggested stickings, and the form of the Korvai (rhythmic composition).

The Paul DeLong transcription PDF features the konnakol and drumset transcriptions used in the video, below. The Ram Swaminathan transcription PDF features more traditional spelling of the konnakol syllables, suggested stickings and the form of the korvai (rhythmic composition) is notated. This PDF is also based on Steve's video, below.


Paul DeLong	Ram Swaminathan

From The Practice Room
Steve Smith and Tony Monaco: "Oleo"

Drummer Steve Smith and Hammond B3 master Tony Monaco are swinging hard on Sonny Rollins' "Oleo." This tune was recorded in each musician's home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

From The Practice Room:
Brushes Lesson

Here's a quick lesson in brush playing! Make sure to check out the amazing Hudson Music DVD "The Art of Playing with Brushes," which features Steve, Billy Hart, Eddie Locke, Joe Morello, Charli Persip, Ben Riley, and Adam Nussbaum - plus bonus footage with Ed Thigpen and Louis Bellson!

From The Practice Room
A Conversation with Hudson Music featuring Steve Smith, Jeff Hamilton, and Adman Nussbaum

An insightful conversation and demonstrations of the art of brush playing! Hosted by Rob Wallis of Hudson Music.