“Steve’s lessons are never quite restricted to the realm of music. His insights into music and life have influenced me not only as a pianist, but as a human being…Steve’s successful teaching stems from his ability to inspire me to practice for myself and no one else.”

“Steve and my child developed what I would consider the perfect student teacher relationship; one of mutual respect and a deep understanding on Steve’s part of the ebbs and flows of my child’s enthusiasm… Steve never criticized or demanded that music be produced on a timed schedule, rather he reinforced the idea that learning music is a lifelong pursuit.”

“You have helped me to learn to persevere and think for myself when handling a difficult piece of music.”