Steven Stratvert is an educator and performer from Morristown, NJ. Steven has an undergraduate degree in music from Hunter College and two graduate degrees in music education from Columbia University, Teachers College. Steven has studied with two Juilliard School professors for many years: classical piano with Daniel O. Cataneo and improvisation with the late Robert M. Abramson, master teacher to several generations of professional musicians. Steven has also studied jazz piano with the well-known jazz pianist Victor Lin of New York City as well as educator Bertram Konowitz of Teachers College. Steven has studied song-writing and popular music with various artists in NYC.

As a pianist, Steven has performed at Milbank Chapel, Teachers College, The Juilliard School, Brookdale Community College, The German Language School, and numerous private events. Steven has also performed at various events in Germany and Norway.

Aside from his performance credentials, Steven's primary focus has been on education. From 2005 to 2007, Steven taught the piano to graduate and undergraduate students of Columbia University. From 2007 to 2008, Steven was a faculty member of the music department at Brookdale Community College. Steven has also been a piano instructor at the immensely popular Original Music School in Cedar Knolls, NJ. Steven is in the process of designing and writing a method book for young children.

Steven has always been fascinated by students who have a curiosity to create and to explore new musical possibilities.

Subjects Taught:
Piano Performance, Music Fundamentals, Music Appreciation, Theory, Music History, Composition, Ear Training, Dalcroze Eurythmics, Song Writing.

Ages Taught:
All Ages

Specialties:
Classical, Jazz, Blues, Contemporary, Composition, Music Theory.

Lesson Details:
Lessons are different, exciting, rhythmic, and lots of fun. Learn to improvise, compose, play by memory, and play by ear. Enter a musical environment unlike any other. Learn to read notation. Master basic cords. Play your favorite songs by ear. Memorize pieces with ease. Develop a musical technique.

Pricing and Business Terms:
Initial Consultation/Instruction Fee: $25
1/2 hour: $30
45 Minutes: $40
1 hour: $50

My hours are flexible, I teach seven days a week, day and evenings. Besides teaching at my own studio, I was also an Adjunct Professor of Music.

Studio Location:
Morristown, NJ

References:

Steven is a wonderful teacher. He is approachable, thoughtful, accommodating to the needs of students, and able to establish an immediate rapport with students within a classroom setting as well as with individuals. He is devoted and committed to the arts of performing and teaching. I commend him with enthusiasm, and with confidence in his ability.

Daniel O. Cataneo
Professor of Music
The Juilliard School

Steven is a talented and musical musician. An excellent pianist, he demonstrates his musicianship in performance as well as in theory and composition.

Professor Harold F. Abeles
Columbia University

Hello, Nicki really had a great lesson with Steven. He sure does know how to teach a young child. Nicki is very excited about the next lesson!

Thank you so much,
Rachada