In 2005, Steven created THE FEARLESS AUDITION and has since presented it in CT, LI, and Arizona. More Info
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Throughout my life as a performer and then editor/writer, I’ve consistently believed two things: that humanity trumps business, and that we all deserve respect. So when I decided to get back to singing, I knew I wanted these two things to permeate the work. I found them and more in Steven. That he is a talented and creative coach, arranger, composer and pianist/accompanist is certainly important. But what he adds to the mix is a genuine kindness and level of support you don’t always find in this crazy business called show. Steven has way more faith in me than I have in myself—isn’t that something? Through his caring guidance and encouragement, I have found my voice again. But even better, I have found a friend. P.S. He’s fun too! Thank you Steven ❤️
Steven is an awesome blessing in my life. Even when I come to him with last minute requests for coaching, he takes his time with me to make sure I go into the audition room feeling my best. From start to finish, re-arranging and creating original audition cuts that fit my voice to coaching me through delivering in an authentic way that is true to me and the character, Steven is truly the best of the best. Thank you Steven!
Steven is amazing! He helped me prepare for a bunch of shows this summer and we had the best time!
Thank you Gavin…
Good morning Steve! On behalf of all of the A3s, I’d just like to say a HUGE thank you. You have been nothing but generous and adamant about making us the best we can be, and we all appreciate you so much. It is rare that a teacher cares SO much about the success and comfort of their students, and you do it endlessly. We all love you very much, and we are so excited for today. Thank you for all you’ve done, are doing, and will continue to do. You are a light in this dark world, and we all want you to know that. We admire you. Get some coffee in a CARD BOARD CUP this morning!
Steven was amazing to work with and look forward to continuing with him into the future!
Steve is always the first person I go to when I need help or someone to rehearse with. He always knows exactly what a song needs to make your voice pop, and is an amazing and patient teacher.
Thanks Steve!!!
Steve is the go to man any time I have an audition. He calls it like it is and brings out the best in your voice. He’s The Man.
Thanks for the great coach we had together, Steven. Not only you helped with a song but gave me new materials to look at and study. Really glad we met. Best. Edu, from BR.
Thank you for being so patient and teaching me so much in such little time!!
You really helped me to gain greater perspective on my pieces and challenged me to make clearer choices. I learned so much even in just one lesson. Thanks a million!
Just booked a show @ Sharon Playhouse! Thanks for your accompaniment 🙂
Amazing time ! You really cared for the material and made sure I got every note 😉
Not only does he make preparing for an audition fun, but Steven always knows how to pick the perfect song! I even received the feedback, “That was an amazing song choice for you,” from a casting director during an audition! Thanks so much Steven!
Thanks so much for all of your support and help!!! Incredible coach and even more of an amazing person!!
Steven is not only a musical genius but also an extremely hard worker. He’s unstoppable and that makes him an inspiration for every artist he works with. For me, he’s more than a music director, etc… He always seems to be able to give advice, about how to handle my career, about auditions, about life, and so on and so on. What would I do without him… Thank you, Steven.
Steve, thank you so much for everything you’ve been teaching me for this past year. You are so passionate about musical theater and music and has so much knowledge about it, I admire you so much! Thank you for all your help with song choices, diction, accent, cuts for auditions and so on. Last coaching I had with you, you helped me find the perfect cut and dynamics for a song to an important audition and it worked just perfectly! I wouldn’t expect less from you. Finally, thank you so much for being such a good friend, always caring about your students and ready to help whenever we need you. We are very lucky to have you!!
Where do I even begin?! Steve is not only a brilliant & exceptional coach, but also the most warm, loving, and funny human being! He really brings the most out of you as a performer and helps you refine your material so that you feel super confident with it. I would recommend him a thousand times over!
You’re incredible! One of my favorite people on the planet!
I was recommended to Steven by my amazing friend and inspiration Jimmy Borstelmann! We worked on my two pieces and he made me realize the best way to sing is to believe what you’re singing. Whether you’re a trained singer or not (I am not) he is so passionate about his work and it shines through when auditioning. Can’t wait to continue working with him!
I love working with Steven because his coaching puts the finishing touches on my material. After a session with him I feel confident walking into the audition room!
Steven is a musical genius with a heart of gold. Thank you for everything!
Working with Steve has always been a pleasure! I enjoy working with him Everytime because he pushes you to do more and teaches to be more critical when it comes to song choices. He’s brilliant putting up songs you don’t think will work, but will result to a seller. Thank you Steve! You’re the best!
PS River Deep, Bali Hai does wonders! Also thanks to David Cady! 🙂
Steve, you’re one of the most dedicated, passion-driven, and insightful artists I have ever met. You’re also a beautiful human-being with a big heart who always go out of your way to help someone.
Thank you so much for the coaching and wisdom as well as being such a good friend who always inspire me to do good work. Love you!!
Steven is a dedicated and passionate person. He will do whatever it takes to help someone as soon as possible. He is the best!
Beautiful work, Steve-o! Love collab-ing on audition cuts, arrangements, and practicing my audition sides with ya. Thank you
Steve has been an integral part of my vocal training. I could not have done it without his insight and help. Thank you for everything!
Steven I love your web site! It is what social media is TRYING to be…. concise… informative… current… interesting… and clean! Bravo. 🙂
Thank you so much for the wonderful class!!
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for teaching Starz when we were in New York! We had so much fun and learned so much!
Thanks for the class!
Steven, thank you for providing an incredible class for our students at STARZ Theatre Troupe when we visited the city this past weekend. You were enthusiastic and prepared and there were lots of smiles and compliments from our kids after class. Hope we can do that again sometime, you really made a nice impression!
Thank you for the session yesterday. Really got me on the right track and helped me become more and more comfortable with the material.
Thank you so much
Hi Steven,
Thank you so much for an amazing session today. I had a great time. And just by exploring material we discovered the opening and solidified the theme, how cool is that?!
Hello Steven,
I am writing from underscore theater in Chicago and I recently ran into a YouTube video of a song you did call Christmas confession and it was wondering if the sheet music would be available for that anywhere. We are working on our December holiday concert and try to feature as much new work/contemporary work as we can and I would love to include it. I did check the link that you had to buy sheet music and didn’t see it listed so I’m hoping it is available. Either way thank you so much for writing such great music and hope to hear from you soon.
Once again, incredible help with preparing for a last minute audition. Thanks for your humor, and for the encouragement to choose the song that I loved. The cut you made is perfect!
Thank you Steve! Your coaching took my daughter from scared to ready and she got into performing arts school! YEA!
Steven Silverstein is a Gloriously Gifted musician and a wonderful and generous person of his time and incredible knowledge!
He has helped me out at the last minute to learn audition material in his incredible busy schedule.
I dont know what I would do without him. I am so Grateful to know him.
Helped me immensely in preparing for an audition to land an agent! Thank you so much Steve!
Steve, You helped me immensely for two auditions that were last minute. You fit me in and worked your magic that resulted in my favor! Thank you my friend. You’re a true talent who I respect!
It was such a treat to be in Steven’s presence and watch him work his magic. He’s so talented, fun and enthusiastic. Thanks for making Maren’s birthday so memorable. We love the recording.
I really appreciated how Steve worked to fit me into his busy schedule on such short notice (4hrs before meeting). I needed a taping ASAP and he was there. Thanks Steve!
Steve, you are always fun to work with!
Steve! You’re amazing, I always enjoy you and I look forward to working with you again! Much love
You did a phenomenal job yesterday. The music sounded fantastic. Really a great show!
Steven helped my daughter Mia prepare for a musical play audition. He was amazing. He is an extremely knowledgeable and experienced musician and really has a knack for nailing the essence of a song and bringing out my daughter’s best voice.
Had a great time with Steven! He helped my 6 year old daughter get ready for her first Broadway audition, he did such a great job, Scarlett learned so much in just one lesson we will definitely be back! Thank you!
Steve has been a lifelong friend and my lifelong musical director and arranger. He has been my most valuable collaborator on ALL of my projects. Everything from my MFAin musical education from NYU to my CD recordings From my children’s projects and for my appearances all over the country with my cabaret show and with my ‘edutaiment’, Fiddler on the Roof – A Daughter Speaks.
My Experience with Steve Silverstein is one that I will cherish forever. I had to prepare for a call back and had a short amount of time to review the material. I immediately contacted Steve to see if he was available and in the midst of his busy schedule, he was able to set aside time for me and was more than willing to help!! He was patient and extremely thorough. He coached me through the music to make sure that I was 100% confident with the material before the session was over. Because of him, I was able to book the role as one of the Trio Ladies in the Tony Award Winning Musical “After Midnight†for Norwegian Cruise Lines Newest Ship “The Escapeâ€. Steve Silverstein goes above and beyond for his clients and I can’t begin to thank him enough. You’re the Best Steve Silverstein!! Looking forward to seeing you again soon!! Cheers ïŠ
Thank you so much! I posted this on Facebook too!!!! YOU ROCK!
Had an amazing experience working with Steven!!! Was able to schedule a last minute, same-day audition coaching as he responded to my voicemail ASAP and we coordinated our schedules very easily. A super passionate, knowledgeable, and talented musician who has high standards for his work and will work tirelessly to get the job done right! Took his time to help me create an intricate arrangement of a 32-bar audition cut that makes musical sense (instead of an awkward stop and start cut), which I am extremely grateful for! Overall, had a really great experience and would highly recommend him to anyone 🙂
Love this guy… Only teacher I’ve had that makes sure I am 100 percent confident for any audition!!
Thank you Steven! I searched for an instrumental version of the song for our wedding ceremony and the arrangement you created and recorded is beyond what I imagined! It is truly beautiful and I am so grateful. You are indeed ‘so much more’!
Steven!!! I could not have asked for a better person to work with in my short time in NY – you made my trip! Thank you for your patience with all 24 kids we brought (WOW!) and for meeting them where they were at, and then honouring their desire to go further. You are one amazing unicorn and I feel so blessed to call you friend. Be well!
Steve saves the day again and makes time for me before an emergency audition. He helped me figure out and appropriate cut and how to communicate with the audition accompanist!! Thanks Steve.
Thank you so much Steven for helping me rock my call back! You are always a joy to work with!
Your the best. Say hi to the Beaver for me.
Steven is my absolute favorite! If he has the time, Steven will always make a way. Steven’s vast knowledge of the piano and music in general, is not the only the that he has to offer. He is kind, patient, and selfless. These are the things that will not allow me to every forget him! I wish you much success and you’ll always be my favorite!
Steven is amazing! He was my vocal teacher at the Neighborhood Playhouse’s Intensive Program, and his vocal training was incredible. As someone who was never too confident in her vocal abilities, he helped me regain my confidence and taught me proper technique to help protect and preserve my voice. Working with him as a young adult was incredible, and I was fortunate enough to see him again as assistant musical director of the Inner Circle Show (NYC’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner) for the Mayor’s Office. He performed beautifully, and his work with the reporters is impeccable! He has been extremely helpful in putting me in touch with people in the industry to work with this summer, and he’s also the friendliest person you’ll ever meet. If you have an opportunity to work with Steven, jump on it!
I was asked to sing at an event where a live accompanists would not be possible so I met with Steven to coach the song and create a track that I could perform with.
It was a great session! He coached and helped me improv the song and then in no time he recorded a solid accompaniment track that sounded like a whole band playing with me. I felt so confident at the performance with that track to back me up.
Steven did such a great job with an accompaniment track for a duet I am singing for a fundraising event. He took time to coach the song and record an mp3 of the song on the piano and even added different instruments into the track. The track sounds fantastic and I am so happy to be singing along with it!
Fascinated!
Steve truly is one of the best accompanists I have had the pleasure of working with. He is so knowledgable about music and is able to come up with incredible arrangements. He truly loves what he does and it shows. He is always there whenever you need help trying to find a song. He is one of the most dedicated and hardest working people I know. I would recommend him to everyone. I truly cannot thank him enough for everything he has done for me.
I would recommend Steve Silverstein to everyone!! He creates amazing arrangements perfect for you, because he is able to really listen to your ideas and needs. He is one of the most hard worker I have ever met and he is very dedicated to his job. Moreover, it’s lovely to work with him because he is always so patient and kind. I would really recommend Steve Silverstein to everyone!!
An existential artist in his own right, man is genius.
I was very impressed with Mr. Silverstein’s
teaching methodology which he utilized empowerment
to guide my daughter Lizzie through the different songs of
of the musical Fiddler on the Roof. He encouraged her to make decisions and catered his lesson to her needs. I highly recommend Mr. Silverstein to any parent who’s child want to perfect their singing. Lizzie had
a lot of fun learning songs with Mr. Silverstein, a class act
throughout the whole process.
Once again, Steven made room in his very busy and exhaustive schedule to help my daughter with last minute audition prep. We are so grateful and privileged to have Steven to call on. He is a true genius in every sense of the word.
As a professional Actress/Singer, I have worked with Steven in many capacities: as a Musical Director, Vocal Coach, and for non-traditional coaching – emergency online/recordings for call-backs. He has come through for me every single time, no matter how quick my turn-around needs are (and they are often only an hour or two). I demand perfection of myself, which can be difficult for some coaches. I expect and demand every mistake and possibility for improvement to be pointed out, no matter how small or nit-picky. Nothing can slip through the cracks, every emotional intent can be improved on, every vocal style is different and can be improved on, any missed note, any wrong timing, etc., all have to be addressed for me to be happy and in order to strive to be my best. He understands my needs and personality and gives me just that. However, I have seen him with others who need a gentler approach, and he is able to give that as well. He has been a life saver for me on many occasions, and he can be for you as well!
a magician you are!
Thank you so much for all your help!! The audition went well! Thanks you! You are amazing!!
Steven helped me out recently with recording a difficult accompaniment for one of my students. Not only did he do a great job but he followed specific instructions via email about tempo and arrangement. The student was pleased and so was I. He did this efficiently and immediately. I am so happy to be able to refer my students to him.
Thanks so much Steven! For those who don’t know, Steven saw me last minuet and made a two page special arrangement/cut of a song for me in 30 minuets! And I used it at my audition later that day! So very accommodating!
Thanks B. Every “minute” counts
Steven is the best! I messaged him at 4am the night before for a taping and he said he’d squeeze me in after everyone else. He absolutely amazing!!!
Thank you Steven for being the absolute best! The video came out very well! I’m so happy you could fit me in you schedule semi last minute. You are a dream and I always love working with you! Thanks again! We’ll see what happens!
Huge thank you for your passion and your wonderful guidance, Steve! I can’t express my gratitude enough for all your coaching, especially in a pinch. You’re wonderful beyond words & I look forward to the next time I get to work with you!
Steven is a gift! If you ever have new material you need to learn, he truly is able to play and coach you like a pro. His ease and enthusiasm keeps you motivated and you leave feeling confident.
Thank you Steve for helping me go over material at 8am when I had an emergency audition for NYMF, also I booked it. You’re awesome!
Steven knows his musical theater material super well and is the master of the keys. I know I can always count on him for a solid coaching before auditions! Very flexible and fits you in his busy schedule even with last minute notice! Very lucky to know him and get to work with him!
When it comes to musical theater Steve is the King! Thank you so much for helping me out today! I’m excited to work on all this new material!
Steven has always been there for me, when I had last minute call backs, to take little time on his busy schedule to help me record a song, a melody, with always giving me good directions on the voice, on the technique, on everything! Its so relieving to know that someone will find some extra time for me, in such a big and crazy city that New York is!!! Thank you Steven for everything
You’re awesome! Thank you for always being willing to help. 🙂 Means a lot!!
Steven is a wonderful man who pays close attention to detail and cares tremendously about his work. He is passionate, enthusiastic, and I couldn’t be more thankful to have met him!! Steve, thank you for caring about each student’s journey!!! We all love you!
Steven is amazing and incredibly helpful. Friendly honest and knows his stuff. Thank you Steven! You are the best!
You make Mondays special for me. God bless you always.
My daughter has been working had been working with Steve since she was 8 years old. As a singer myself, I would only trust Steve to work with my child’s growing and changing voice. This year, he will be helping us prepare for NYC Preforming Arts H.S. auditions and recently assisted my daughter with an audition for a coveted NYC summer program to which she was accepted. Also, he is a wonderful arranger!
The first time I saw Steven was on Saturday at the Neighborhood Playhouse where my daughter goes to school. I thought every teacher was good, but I was so impressed by Steven. He has a natural ability to lead a group, he was able to maintain a strong focus and motivation in the kids; but what struck me the most was his level of energy. Steven lives at another speed. While I am living my one life he is probably being able to achieve a couple. There is no doubt that he is competent about what he is teaching. However, what makes the difference though is how he passes along his knowledge, and how he is able to develop the qualities of a student with his enthusiasm and motivation. I had the opportunity to witness his style while he was working with my child. It was so nice to curl up in my armchair, to see the “dance” of those two. His direction was always to the point, the observations on what to modify and correct were effective and clear. And even if he has a strong personality, he never overshadows and he can deliver comments with compassion and attentiveness to students; to highlight their good traits, and work around the weak points. I felt he thoroughly cares and he was also extremely honest. It was a pleasure to be part of these experiences.
The first time I saw Steven was on Saturday at the Neighborhood Playhouse where my daughter goes to school. I thought every teacher was good, but I was so impressed by Steven. He has a natural ability to lead a group, he was able to maintain a strong focus and motivation in the kids; but what struck me the most was his level of energy. Steven lives at another speed. While I am living my one life he is probably being able to achieve a couple. There is no doubt that he is competent about what he is teaching. However, what makes the difference though is how he passes along his knowledge, and how he is able to develop the qualities of a student with his enthusiasm and motivation. I had the opportunity to witness his style while he was working with my child. It was so nice to curl up in my armchair, to see the “dance” of those two. His direction was always to the point, the observations on what to modify and correct were effective and clear. And even if he has a strong personality, he never overshadows and he can deliver comments with compassion and attentiveness to students; to highlight their good traits, and work around the weak points. I felt he thoroughly cares and he was also extremely honest. It was a pleasure to be part of these experiences.
Alba and Nicole
It was a total pleasure. Steve took the songs I want to audition with and adapted them to the way I want to sing them, freeing me from the published versions. Impressed. Looking forward to another session.
Steven helped me come up with a great unique song for auditions. I was very impressed how he simply composed it during our voice session. You can tell he cares about his students and making sure they are as prepared as possible. We spent hours trying to come up with the perfect song and we had success and several laughs along the way. Thanks Steven!
Steven, … so glad we were reunited when you graciously–and with such swift turn-over time–fulfilled my “last minute New Year’s resolution request”–for a recording of “Ladies” (Destry Rides Again) to help with an audition.
This was my first audition in about 18 years. Your recording and chatting with you as the audition approached helped me feel much more confident and competent.
At the audition, after I sang my song, the director of the musical revue said, “And that’s how you audition, ladies and gents.”
Thanks sooooooooooooooooooooooo much! BRAVO! KUDOS! YAY!
Steven, you are a fantastic person that I feel so privileged to have worked with. You’re enthusiasm for what you do is contagious. I can’t thank you enough for the time that you put into arranging my song medley. I hope we can continue to work together!
-Kyle Chan
Steven,
I came across my old tapings from AMDA and just wanted to say thank you for all you have done! You are incredibly talented and I am honored to have taken a semester from you and the lovely , Regina O’Malley. Thank you again for that wonderful taping for my Legally Blonde audition and my piece from “bare” too. Let me know if you are ever doing a cabaret, I would love to audition for it! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and tell Regina I said , hey! Miss you!
Happy Holidays,
Justin Gallagher
Working with Steven is a privilege and I always leave craving more time with him! He has an immense amount of knowledge and artistry that helps me, as a performer, make the song a true story that can be relatable and enjoyable! His piano skills amaze me more and more everytime we get a chance to work together. He has made a huge impact on my life and helped me in so many ways! He goes above and beyond for everyone he works with ,and I believe everyone should work with him as often as possible!
Thanks Steven!
-Brian
Steven has the amazing ability to coach the artist to understand
and project the lyrics for a masterful performance. His patience
and artistry on the piano: unbelievable. I don’t know when I
have enjoyed and accomplished so much in one session.
– Chuck Marti
Steven was AMAZING. He helped our son Max with his college auditions and Max didn’t stop raving about him. Steven went beyond the call–checking in with Max’s singing teacher and with us to tell us how it went. He’s just a GENIUS. Just the BEST.
Steve, it’s been so wonderful working with you. Thank you for all the extra time and effort you’ve put in to make the most beautiful arrangement of “April” for auditions. I hope I get the pleasure of working with you in the very near future!
Steve Silverstein is a wonder. I don’t think he ever sleeps. He is incredibly passionate about his work, and about his students’ work. I’ve known Steve for about a year now, and he is a tremendous talent. He’s always good for a laugh, and he always knows how to cut your songs into a fantastic 16-bar cut. Steve is incredibly reliable and will always have your songs done, and have new great recommendations up his sleeve. (Really, I don’t think he ever sleeps!) Having Steve as an educator at AMDA has been an invaluable part of my training.
I just want to thank you for EVERYTHING you did for me at AMDA. From recordings to making PERFECT cuts for me for auditions…YOU ARE THE BEST
Thank you Steve for the incredible audition cut you made for me. I’ve been booking work and getting callbacks with the song you cut. I’m definitely coming back to you to get more cuts ! Absolutely stellar!
Thank you for always working me into your schedule and helping me out with audition cuts and callback preparations. I’m so grateful you put up with me and all my long winded emails. So happy to have the opportunity to work with you!
Steve you are amazing, always willing to help out with this out of nowhere pieces for callbacks . Much appreciated always.
Steven,
I really don’t know what I would do without your help! You go above and beyond for me and all of your current and past students, and do not get thanked enough! Your help with the cut of “Killer Instinct” got me a callback and I couldn’t have done it without you, that’s for sure! Much love and happiness, and I will be coming in for a taping with you soon!
Hanna-Lyn
Steven,
Thanks for helping me cut “Life is a Highway”. I was hesitant about using it for auditions until you worked out the cut. I used it recently and I can safely say that I will be using it more often from now on. You’re the best!
Gerry
Steven,
Thank you so much for all your help with my cut for “I Know It’s Today”. Because of your help, I landed Fiona in Shrek the Musical! Thank you thank you thank you!
-Laura Donnelly
Steve,
Thank you soo much for jumping through hurdles to get me a good cut of “If My Friends Could See Me Now” to use not only for class, but to keep in my book and possibly use for future auditions. You take your work seriously and it helps others around you grow immensely. Thank you soo much for taking time out of our busy day to help me out! I appreciate it soo much! I love working with you can’t wait for the rest of the Semester!
-Stephanie Garcia
Dear Steven,
Thank you so much for the Marvin Hamlisch medley arrangement. You are truly amazing! Can’t wait to perform to it!
-Lamont
Hey Steven,
Thank you so much for playing for my video submission and letting me use the apartment to film in. I was so happy with the way the video turned out. I’m excited to work with you again soon.
~Katherine
Dear Steven,
Thank you SO much for transposing the song for my audition, and adding your own flair to it, in such a short period of time. It’s wonderful to have a copy of it, in my vocal range, 30 years after I last sang it! I’m very grateful to have found you, and have already raved about you to my voice teacher. I hope to get to work with you again in the future.
Best regards,
Katherine
Dear Steven,
Thank you for sharing your plethora of knowledge with anyone who seeks it. You are a smart, intelligent and passionate human being. I’m grateful to have had opportunities to work with you and I look forward to them in the future.
Best,
James
Steven is a god send! Thank you for all your advice and ridiculous talent! I can always count on you to be the best in the biz! Much Love, -Bradley.
Thank you for the arrangement of Taylor Swifts “Mean” you gave me. I am excited to perform it at The Cutting Room on July 1st! Im sure it will be a hit!-Tyrah Skye Odoms of Annie The Musical
Thanks for coming to my show Tuesday! Your hammer idea was a huge success!
Once again, Steven, thank you so much for your hard work, musical direction and contributions to my Clinton musical of “Bye Bye Birdie.” It was a hit! The kids were amazing and learned a lot in a short amount of time.
My favorite rehearsals were here in my apartment hearing our piano played and the kids singing nice and loud! Even our neighbors loved hearing them. We make a good team! Thanks again!
–Carmen
Steven is a person who truly cares about his work, and the people who he is working with. He will do whatever he can to help you, even if that means skipping a break, or staying after work for a few extra minutes to help you out. I have worked with Steven several times while at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, and he is a really fun guy to be around. It is hard to find someone who will go that extra mile for you, and Steven is that person. He has had thousands of students I’m sure, yet he will find time for every single one new or old. This man is a blessing!
Steve Silverstein is a great musician and a great human being!
He knows all styles, can play anything. He can make a definite professional contribution to your presentation.
He is a one-stop-shop! He has an extensive library of music & scores, can play anything, any style, in any key and can make a computer arrangement…and copies! and recordings!
Steve-You have helped me soo many times for many projects and many last minute needs.
Thank YOU! You are the Best! marTina
(Continued) with him real soon! Thanks Steve!!!!!
What would this world do without Steve??? Steve has been so helpful since the day I met him and I remember that day! He always has the best advice and ideas to really make you and your music shine! Plus he saved my life today by fitting me in his schedule so last minute and I could not be any more thankful! Looking forward to working
I have had the pleasure of working with Steven as my musical director at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. He is an absolute joy! I love brainstorming with him and creating new and exciting ways to present material. What sets Steven apart from the rest is that he will always go the extra mile for his students. Despite his crazy schedule, he will find time to meet with you, and even go out of his way to pull material he thinks will showcase you best or work with you on current material to best suit your strengths as a performer. Steven truly cares about each individual and it is so refreshing to feel you always have someone rooting for you and on your side!
So this comment is a little past due, but I had to get on here anyways and voice my experience. I had a few auditions coming up, and one that was a huge deal! I needed some music bad and an accompanist!!! Then it hit me, Steve Silverstein! I got in contact with him last minute, and thank the lord he was so accommodating and made time in his schedule to see me. The session with Steven was very productive and educating. He helped pick out some great audition pieces that suit me, made a fantastic cut, transposed the music and managed to go through it, all within under an hour! I was a very happy camper! Not only that, but his prices are SO affordable and he is an easy guy to work with and talk to!!! I highly recommend Steven Silvertein. Thanks’ Steve for all your help, looking forward to working with you soon!
D~
Remember that sesond callback? Well, I just started rehearsals this week for the actual gig!!! Thanks for the help and support…I really appreciate it!!! Guess you’re my lucky charm!
Steven, you’re the best!! I really appreciate your help with my recent audition material…it helped me get a second callback!!! I so appreciate your talent and encouragement. Looking forward to working with you again very soon!!!
Whenever I have an audition coming up or need to prepare a new addition to my book Steven is the first person that comes to mind. He’s extremely talented and can play anything you put in front of him! More often than not he already knows the tune and probably has it memorized! He’s seen and heard it all before and knows how to piece together the perfect cut. Steven gives me the confidence and guidance that’s hard to find in this industry. Every audition I’ve prepared for with Steven has gotten me a callback. I look forward to working with him for future auditions.
Thanks Justin!
Thank you so much for the arrangement of “Moonglow” you put together for my brother and I! It is always a pleasure to work with you as you are passionate, professional and thorough. I will no doubt be returning to your for future arrangements and bits of craziness!
Thanks for your expert guidance and limitless talents in preparing my ROCK OF AGES video audition! It was a BLAST!! Continued Success!
Steven Silverstein is the one of the best teachers at amda that I ever had. He is always there to lend a helping hand whenever is needed. I have learned so much from him and cannot give him enough thanks for all of the hard work and dedication he has put into making me a better performer. Always optimistic and knows how to have a great time is class!
Don’t forget to get a taping! lol
<3
Once again, Steven, you were right. Thanks so much for all your help preparing for my musical audition today. Your arrangement and choice for me were perfect. My audience was smiling and happy. When I was done, I got applause, an opportunity to sing another song, and got to read some sides. A very good audition experience. Thanks!!!
Thanks for being a great person!
I’ve know Steven my whole life (literally). When I entered the business professionally, it was like having a safe haven knowing I had such gifted and nurturing friends like Steven to whom I could go. From getting myself audition book in order to coaching me for many an audition, he is one of NYC’s finest! I Now live in Chicago and still make Steven one of my first calls for these types of services! Make him your ‘go to’ guy 🙂
John Michael Coppola
http://www.johnmichaelcopppola.com
Thanks John! Can’t wait to see your one man show in NY!
Steven is a fantastic piano player, and I think he could have a side career as a coach too because he is great at giving people songs based on their type, look and personality. Also he can get things done in no time, very quick and easy. EVeryone I’ve known who has worked with him also feels the same way!!
Thank you so much,
Martin
Steven is such a light in this hectic, crazy, fulfilling (of course) but sometimes dark entertainment industry. A vivid coach, a brilliant musician, a breath of fresh air in collaborations and an amazing support system!
My confidence level, my audition preparation and readiness level would not be the same without you, Steven Silverstein. Thank you for the customized tools that helped me walk into each room with my chin high, sing my heart out, and book the job!
Thank you thank you thank you! and a final thank you for doing things on such short notice sometimes… I’m working to get better with that, lol.
All my love,
Paloma Pilar
Steven is professional, passionate, & gifted in his musical craft.
My session with him was intense and delightful. I learned so much in a short time- and it put me in excellent stead for an important and successful audition the next day.
Hey Steven. When I needed a new Musical Director for my original one-woman show, and Mel recommended YOU…..I never dreamed I’d be getting the most gifted & brilliant MD in the business. All I can say is Wow! If people aren’t lining up outside your door for your services, they should be. Your professionalism, your patience and your attention to detail is really going to make my musical rock. Who’s better than you? (Hint: No one!) xo
Thanks so much Hope!
Steven,
Thank you so much for arranging a last minute coaching for me yesterday. You knew that material inside and out and really helped me get to the meat of the song in less than a half hour. I felt terrific at the audition today, thanks to you.
Hope to see you soon.
Neal
Hey, there. I am signing your guestbook. Thanks for the music, and for the early morning chat! I look forward to meeting you, and hopefully working with you in the near future. i can tell I have much to learn, and you have more to teach.
Caleb Payne
Thank you for helping me navigate the world of Broadway Stage Management. Your support means the world to me. I am truly grateful to you!
-Elizabeth Strauss
Steven,
Thank you so much for going above and beyond in adjusting your schedule to provide last minute vocal coaching for an audition. You were a HUGE help and because of you my audition went extraordinarily well. I especially appreciated your ability to produce custom sheet music specific to my audition. This was a huge help and made all the difference in my audition. Plus it was super cool 🙂
– Kelsey Fowler
My pleasure Kelsey!
Steven’s music has such heart! His tunes emit such positive ENERGY, always evoking the proper mood and setting for the situation at hand..I highly recommend him as a songwriter…he AND his music are NEVER boring!!
Thank you so much Irene!!!
Thank you so much with the last minute help on my music before my audition. You were truly a godsend. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
P.S. I totally love your Adele mash-up.
Thanks Cartreze!
It was great seeing you last night. Frankie and BriAnna miss seeing you and would love to get together. Your music always makes me happy and makes me smile! Love you!
Laura xoxo
YOU ROCK!!!
It was a pleasure working with Steven in preparation for a Paul Russell Casting Access to Agents Showcase. Steven customized a great 16 bar excerpt to accommodate my range, help build the story concisely and make my performance “POP!” from the moment I hit my first note. That is exactly the kind of arrangement I needed and Steven made it happen!
Thanks so much for that lovely guestbook entry!
Steven worked with me last week to create a great 8-bar cut of a song I often sing in auditions. Not only did the audition go well, but I went back for several days of callbacks – all from our audition cut! The last-minute coaching builds such confidence before that important audition, and he’s a great resource.
Great working with you, Steve! Your music is divine! In a world of poseurs and knuckleheads, you are the Real Deal! Thanks for squeezing me in at the last minute and working your magic. Hats off to you!!
Steven is an outstanding pianist. We had a great private concert in Atlanta, Georgia with Steven on the keys.
Steven,
Thanks so much for my lesson. It was really great to work with you and I felt much better prepared for my audition. I look forward to coaching with you again soon! Thanks again!
Thanks much KC!
Steven has been nothing but the most helpful person I have ever worked with. His amazing attention to detail is outstanding. He has helped me tremendously over the past two years grow as a performer. He has assisted with music cuts and has even basically created music from scratch for songs where sheet music was unavailable.
Thanks so much Gary! How did the song go?
To me, Steven’s biggest talent is that to him, nothing is ever ‘good enough’..he continues to work till the best possible result is attained, and even THEN, tweaks it one more time!..he has written music with me in mind, and trust me, when he writes for you, he knows just where the ‘sweet spot’ in your voice is, and goes with it! (Steven, this website is AWESOME! I could sit here all night..er..MORNING–Hey, I AM a show person, after all!- and still find something new! GOOD JOB!!)
This is a great website Steve! Not only do I appreciate your talents at school but I will stay abreast of new things with this as well. Thank you!
Great site – congrats, Steven!
Love it! Looks like a newspaper! Had to laugh, though. I misread “Sight Transpositions” as “Slight Transpositions”. That would mean only partially transposing the music and leaving out a few dots and measures, maybe a key signature or two. Ha!
Congratulations on a great site!
Ed
Engaging, informative site. Have to hear you play sometime, hear your music!
–Loren Schwartz
The new website is terrific! Steven and I have been working together consistently over the past year. He has helped me prepare for numerous auditions (sometimes on very short notice) and even helped me with my monologues! After working together only a short time on some new material, I got a new agent using the song that Steven and I were working on. He has suggested some great new cuts to old material in my book and has even written me some new endings. He also has a vast library of sheet music and recordings and has given me several new pieces to add to my book. I also recently recommended him to someone who needed a musical director for a large event and Steven was hired immediately and he went on to basically “produce” the event. I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a knowledgeable, professional coach who most of all is compassionate and understands singers and the crazy life that we lead! Thanks for everything, Steven!
Renee Claire Bergeron
http://www.reneebergeron.com
Hi Steven! Great site!! I truly love your music!!!!!!!!!!!! And, thank you too for being a supporter of my work. We will be chatting soon. Im excited to add you and your plethora of Knowledge to our broadwayblogspot.com video database. Kim
Steven and I met about 17 years ago, and I have coached with him over the years. I have sent many of my students to him as well. I had a coaching with him on this past Saturday when I was in town. It was quite incredible! He works fast and fastidiously. He made a cut for me in a song that is outstanding. I thought I was there just to go over a song I already had, and his observations and thoughts about it were amazing and right on point, and he ended up giving me a much more appropriate song. I recommend him highly!!!
Steven and I know each other from his constant support in the studios at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy two years ago. He is such a positive energy that really affects students in such a good way. He will always serve as a friend and mentor to me.
Steven,
Awesome website!!! Looking good! Many more success are headed your way! Keep up the hard and great work! Best wishes!!
This incredible repository of all things Steven is a joy…especially for me! I do think, though, that even someone who is not your mom will love your site. That’s especially true for students, lyricists and those looking for a great Musical Director. Thank you for allowing me to continue to be part of your amazing life.
It’s a masterpiece — a work of art! Congratulations!
I have worked with and known Steven for more years then either of us would like to admit. I have always known him to be very prepared as a pianist, musical director and composer for whatever musical event he works on. His spontaneous arranging and people skills are without compare. See you at ” George’s Turn”….. Keep going……..Don
What would i do without you? Your such a great pianist and coach! BTW…I love your new site its AWESOME!
Steve your a musical Genius! I love ya and Congrats!!! Much success always!!!
Great looking web site!
I’ll be sure to direct anyone in need of your professional services to your web site!
Best of luck,
George R.
Steven, it has been a wonderful journey for you and I’m so happy to have been part of it at the very beginning in Bridgeport. Continued success!
Congrats on the site!!!
Love the new site!
Steven, Steven, Steven!
Well done, sir. I am enjoying the new site.
I am pleased that the songs which I played on “The Randomest Two Hours on the Radio” (89.3 FM, WAMH) are living on… and quite well!
Happy to see The Path You Choose is continuing its journey (per your “Spotlight” section). I played it often.
Continued success, buddy.
Best from me,
Tripp
Just to re-iterate what I said on FB: Your site is impressive, but I’m most impressed with your accomplishments. Also, you look terrific, lol!
Best wishes,
John
Looks great Steven! I look forward to checking it out often!
It has been a long time since our paths have crossed but I always remember your terrific and positive energy and, of course, wonderful kindness. I hope to have the opportunity to see you again! All my best.
Hey Rob- are you still involved with Papermill? Can you contact me — 917 868 -1529 thanks!