Composer
"Steven Silverstein has written a lively score influenced by '50's rock and roll music." — Westchester Gannett
Has been working as a composer since age 10. Writes with a dramatic flair but in a multitude of styles. Has been successful as a collaborator with many different lyricists. Has a strong gift for melody.
Is a published composer of two children's holiday musicals, One Magic Christmas and The First Easter Bunny. Also has been the resident children's theater composer at Westchester Broadway Theatre, where he has written twelve children's shows. For more information, please email him.
Event Pianist
Steven recently played the piano at a party I hosted. He was terrific! Everyone loved his music; he chose exactly the right tunes for my guests and me. He arrived promptly and was totally professional, and it was a real pleasure having him here for the evening. I highly recommend him. — E.B., New York City
Steve has been playing piano at our annual Christmas party for over a decade. His enthusiasm and spirit brings people together and he plays wonderfully. It’s the center piece of our holiday party. We love having him and his piano playing is stellar! We would want him and recommend him for any event. — Terry and Elena, New York City
Steven is available to play for cocktail parties, benefits and private parties. He has a wide selection of music — ranging from Classical to Musical Theater. Some of the clients he has played for include: Michael Douglas (his 50th birthday party), Theatreworks USA’s annual gala, SSDC (Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers) tribute to Dan Sullivan among others.
For more information, please email him.
 Music Director
"...The three man band does better than expected and the songs are still delicious ..." — Stewart Klein, Channel 5 (How to Succeed..., St. Barts Playhouse, NYC)
Fast, reliable, personable. Collaborates well with actors. Good ear for creating "on the spot" harmonies. Able to create dramatic and musical vocal arrangements and effective piano orchestrations. Specializes in original works and cabaret but equally comfortable with standard musicals, contemporary musicals and revivals.
For more information, please email him.
 Vocal Coach/Teacher
"...I always go to Steve for audition prep. He's got great taste and makes it fast and easy. He whipped up a really fun arrangement of DON'T GET AOUND MUCH ANYMORE for me ... we figured out a silly new ending and he printed it up right there. The audition accompanyist, with perfectly printed music, had no problem at all following it. He rocks! ..." — John Hickok (Broadway's Aida)
"Steven is a brilliant arranger and musical director. He has a way of getting the best out of every performer. His keen ear helps you to find the best 16, even 8 bars to show off the best you. Plus, he's fun!" — John Treacy Egan (Broadway's Little Mermaid, The Producers, Jekyll & Hyde)
Currently in charge of the music department for the Neighborhood Playhouse Junior School. Also has been affiliated with: Marymount Manhattan College, AMDA, Circle in the Square School.
He has worked with such luminaries as John Stamos (Full House) and David Schramm (Wings).
His students are currently appearing on Broadway in The Producers, Mamma Mia and Cabaret.
Steven also enjoys creating last minute 16 bar cuts for his students. It’s very important for actors to not only find the right sixteen bar cuts from full songs but be able to show off their dramatic and musical strengths in those cuts. As a pianist, Steven takes great care in creating a cut that his colleagues can easily play.
For more information on Steven's rates, please email him.
And More!
If you're looking to make a simple CD overnight in 15 minutes, using acoustic piano, please email Steven at steven@steven-silverstein.com. To hear a short clip (J.B. Wing, Vocalist; Steven Silverstein, Piano), click here.
| Copyist & Arranger | Steven uses Finale Notation software (Make Music, Coda Music).
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| Sheet Music |
Steven has a comprehensive collection of sheet music,
which is readily available for reference by his clients.
The range of music includes:
Vocal and piano scores of currrent and past Broadway and Off Broadway shows (approximately 200); Pop music, rock music, religious music, children's music, movie and television music and classical music. A partial listing of his collection is available by clicking here.
For more information, please email Steven.
| Demo Creation
CD's for Actors, Theatre Professionals, and Loved Ones! | Steven's current studio now includes Power mac G5 equipped with Protools 6.9 in addition what he had in his first studio.
Steven's first studio designed by Raviv Moyal of Loft Recording Studios included the Omnirax Workstation Junior; Unitor 8 Interface; Mark of the Unicorn 2408, Berhlinger 16-channel mixer; Mac G3 equipped with Finale and Logic software; Marantz CD Burner and DAT machine.
Steven has been music director/recording engineer/pianist and lyric writer/teacher for a new project for his client Andrea Levitt, who has created CD's for her grandson, Noah. To hear the latest CD that was made for Noah's first birthday, click here (The Candy Man, from Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory, original music and lyrics by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse, new lyrics by Steven Silverstein and Andrea Levitt © 2005 Bubbyville Melodies).
Steven also created a demo for John Ayres to give to a prospective agent consisting of the songs "Meditation", "There was Once a Man", and "Children of the Wind". The agent wanted to hear three contrasting pieces of music. The recording was done at Steven's studio with Audio Logic software; Roland JV 90 Synthesizer (from Sam Ash Music); and one standard recording "shure" microphone (purchased from Sweetwater Sound).
For more information, please email Steven.
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| Voiceover |
Voiceover Coach: Wendy Dillon
Listen to the Voiceover Demo. |
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