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The 2026 Coatesville VA Donation Drive is ON!
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Drumroll Please ... The 2026 Coatesville VA Donation Drive is ON! 〰️
Drum Lessons with Anthony C: Professional Drum Teacher for all ages and skill levels
Dedicated to the craft of percussion.
Devoted to the success of his students.
Anthony Cracchiolo teaches drumming and percussion to students all over the world, both online and in person. He travels to student homes across Berks, Chester, and Montgomery Counties in Pennsylvania for private lessons, and uses Web technologies to teach students wherever they may be.
Online or in person, Anthony inspires students of all ages, experience, and abilities to develop their skills in a positive, stress-free environment—providing them with private music instruction that is at once rigorous and challenging, yet understanding in its approach to each student’s unique goals and experiences.
Anthony has a proven track record working with students with special needs, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and other developmental or learning differences. Over three decades, he has built a reputation for patient, individualized instruction that meets each student where they are, whether that means adapting fine and gross motor exercises, building focus through structured repetition, or creating a calm, predictable lesson environment. Many families have worked with Anthony for years, even decades, watching their children grow in confidence and skill both on and off the drum kit. Learn more about his adaptive drum lessons.
Contact him at pregodrums@gmail.com for more information, or click the button above to schedule your free introductory lesson today!
Anthony’s longtime student, Jake “The Snake” Herring, has recently launched his own Web site and merch store. Check him out at jakethesnakedrums.com!
Across more than three decades in music education, Anthony continues to inspire generations of top drummers from all walks of life.
“Anthony played a critical role in my early development not only as a drumset player but as a well rounded musician. He always stressed the importance of versatility, and opened my mind and ears to many different drummers and styles of drumming,”
— Musician 1st Class Joseph Ganzelli, U.S. Navy
“My career in music would not have been possible without Anthony. Over the decade I studied with Anthony, I honed my skills from beginner to advanced. He helped me build a solid foundation of the basics, while always pushing me to set and meet my own goals. From the beginning, he stressed the importance of dedication, heart, and drive.”
— Greg LaRosa, Principal Timpanist, NJ Symphony Orchestra
“We are so fortunate to have found a drum instructor for our son with the perfect blend of knowledge, patience, and compassion. Our son has been taking lessons with Anthony for more than two decades, and he continues to amaze us.”
— Nancy and Craig Herring, parents of longtime student
Accolades in music instruction
“Every day, Herring is living out his childhood dream of becoming a drummer,” said Philadelphia’s 6ABC news, about a local drumming sensation living with autism. “And he has his lifelong instructor, Anthony Cracchiolo, to thank for some help along the way.” The duo spearhead a local charity drive that supports the VA Hospital in Coatesville, PA.
U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlihan presented Anthony and Jake with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition in honor of their work together and their contributions to their community.
Jake's drumming journey also earned him a personal letter of congratulations from Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro—a recognition of the extraordinary progress Jake has made and the inspiration his story offers to others.
In the world of professional drumming, few forms of recognition carry more weight than being selected as a finalist for the Dom Famularo Mentorship Award—one of the percussion industry's most prestigious annual honors. Anthony Cracchiolo earned that distinction not once, but in two consecutive award cycles: 2024 and 2025.
About Anthony
Anthony is a gifted percussionist with a B.A. in Performance from the Berklee College of Music. He is an equally gifted instructor of all percussion styles and theory. He has inspired generations of top drummers with more than three decades in music education. Some of his students pursue music at top schools like Juilliard, Berklee, West Chester University, Temple, and Penn State.
Anthony also possesses significant experience modifying instruction for students with special needs. He uses a caring and disciplined approach to teaching. As a role model and mentor, Anthony makes a positive difference in the lives of his students, from early elementary age into adulthood.
Learn the art of percussion in a safe and fun environment—contact Anthony via email to schedule your free introductory lesson today!