From My Students:
"It's a rare privilege to find the combination of an experienced professional who is also a dedicated educator. Steve is the real deal - he has the knowledge, the craft and the inspiration and he shares this selflessly with his students. He has truly helped me become a better musician." - Filipe M."Studying with Steve has been a fantastic experience! His breadth of musical knowledge coupled with his years of orchestrating and conducting and his studio experience put him in an elite class of musicians. The opportunity to study with an individual like this is priceless. His calm demeanor, quick wit and genuine love of music make the sessions an absolute joy!" - Dale G.
"Steve is a very passionate and knowledgeable musician. His varied background and experience give a richness to his approach both as an orchestrator and a teacher. He is very open and honest about his craft and is always well prepared. Studying with him was a blast!" - Felix D.F.
"Steve has amazing knowledge and experience! What's especially helpful is his feedback on your work from the big picture to small details. Steve is also very self-aware about his approach to teaching orchestration - he knows what he's doing!" - Beatrice C.
"Like all great teachers, Steve is able to connect with students regardless of their starting skill level and inspire them to surpass even their own skills and goals." - Chris L.
"Steve is a master of his craft; he shows how to get the most out of a small instrumentation and how to properly score for small groups." - Patrick S.