Steven Spooner

I’m so excited to be joining the faculty and judging the international competition this coming summer! I have admired this program for years and I’m so thrilled to be part of it!

Happy New Year, friends!
As we step into this new chapter, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for the people, places, and moments that filled 2025. Being a musician isn’t just a profession—it’s a calling. I often think back to that college student who decided to pursue music no matter the cost, and I’m so grateful I made that leap.
To all the mentors and supporters who believed in me: thank you. Your encouragement profoundly shaped my life.
I hope to be that same encouraging voice for the younger generation—to remind you that following your dreams is everything. The joy I’ve found in music is something I wish for everyone brave enough to chase what sets their soul on fire.
Here’s to a year of beautiful music and the courage to keep creating. 🎶

This past weekend in Florida…I had an unforgettable trip to Fort Myers performing on the Nisita Concert Series and giving a master class at the Bower school of Music and the Arts at FGCU. It’s heartwarming to see the enthusiasm in a nearly sold out concert hall and then to hear some incredible talents on the master class. I was stunned by the level of young pianists working with their master teacher, Dr, Michael Baron. Thank you for a truly wonderful memory in beautiful warm Florida!