Steve has been teaching elementary school general music for more than 10 years! He earned a B.S. in music education from Rhode Island College and a M.M. Ed from the University of Rhode Island. In addition to his relentless passion for teaching music, writing curriculum and classroom improvisation, he is an avid performer and composer. Steve is the bass player for famed RI big band, The Nightlife Orchestra, as well as a regular sideman with many jazz and rock groups. He composes progressive jazz fusion music for his quartet, Baba Yaga, as well as many children’s songs for his classroom.