Teaching
Steven Herbert Smith is available for master classes and workshops, and on a limited basis, is also available for individual lessons and coaching for preparation of auditions and competitions. Please use the contact form for fees and scheduling.
Student Success
Albert Frantz, winner of the Fulbright award for study in Austria 1998-2000, has established a career in Vienna as recording artist, concert pianist, and TED speaker.
Two students won national prizes of the American Matthay Association for Piano, the Clara Wells Scholarship: first place, Albert Frantz; second place, Kevin Chen.
Five students were state first-place winners/national semifinalists in performance competitions of Music Teachers’ National Association: Stephen Campitelli, Albert Frantz, Seong-ae Lim, Yoong Kyung Ahn, Daniel Glessner.
Graduates of Steven Herbert Smith’s studio were accepted for graduate degree study at (in addition to Penn State graduate programs) outstanding graduate schools including the Eastman School of Music, Peabody Institute, Cleveland Institute, University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Ohio State University, the University of Maryland, and many others.
Sixteen students were winners of Penn State’s Philharmonic Orchestra Concerto Competition.
Steven Herbert Smith has served as adjudicator of many events, including all levels (national, regional, state) of MTNA.
Two students won national prizes of the American Matthay Association for Piano, the Clara Wells Scholarship: first place, Albert Frantz; second place, Kevin Chen.
Five students were state first-place winners/national semifinalists in performance competitions of Music Teachers’ National Association: Stephen Campitelli, Albert Frantz, Seong-ae Lim, Yoong Kyung Ahn, Daniel Glessner.
Graduates of Steven Herbert Smith’s studio were accepted for graduate degree study at (in addition to Penn State graduate programs) outstanding graduate schools including the Eastman School of Music, Peabody Institute, Cleveland Institute, University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Ohio State University, the University of Maryland, and many others.
Sixteen students were winners of Penn State’s Philharmonic Orchestra Concerto Competition.
Steven Herbert Smith has served as adjudicator of many events, including all levels (national, regional, state) of MTNA.