Teaching Philosophy: "I believe that different students have different needs and as a music educator I need to be able to deliver instruction that is best for the individual or group. It is important to set individualized standards for all students with the same goal in mind- achieving their best. To achieve this goal a student’s instruction must work towards not only improving proficiency with an applied instrument but towards creating a well-rounded musician. To this end a student must not only develop bodily awareness and a solid fundamental skill base for playing their instrument but also develop understanding of fundamental music theory and aural skills to achieve a final result that is both musical and technically sound. I strive to be prepared to provide instruction using visual stimulus, modeling, hands-on direction, and technology. I am prepared to teach through basic exercises both standard and custom made for the student and through repertoire studies. I believe every student has a unique level of excellence and I can make each one shine through personalized instruction."
Steven Wilkinson is a young professional tubist and music educator from Central Massachusetts. He won his first professional engagement in 2013 with the New England Symphony Orchestra. Since then he has performed with Symphoria, Ensemble X, Sonic Brass Quintet, and several others for live performances. He has participated in several professional recording sessions with Holyoke Symphony Orchestra and several chamber groups throughout his undergraduate and graduate careers. Steven is an accomplished educator as well. He has experience teaching private and group lessons both freelance and through Ithaca College where he was a Graduate Assistant for the tuba/euphonium studio. Most recently he was a Visiting Lecturer of Tuba and Euphonium at Cornell University. Steven holds a double Bachelor’s degree in Music Education and Music Performance at the University of Massachusetts- Amherst studying with Dr. John Bottomley and has earned his Master of Music Performance degree from Ithaca College studying with Dr. Justin Benavidez and Craig Sutherland. He has also participated in lessons and masterclasses with professional tubists like John Stevens, Rex Martin, Carol Jantsch, and Scott Mendoker. Steven is an alumni member of Phi Mu Alpha Synfonia and a member of the International Tuba Euphonium Association.
Steven has been teaching with Note-worthy Experiences since December 2018.
Steven Wilkinson is a young professional tubist and music educator from Central Massachusetts. He won his first professional engagement in 2013 with the New England Symphony Orchestra. Since then he has performed with Symphoria, Ensemble X, Sonic Brass Quintet, and several others for live performances. He has participated in several professional recording sessions with Holyoke Symphony Orchestra and several chamber groups throughout his undergraduate and graduate careers. Steven is an accomplished educator as well. He has experience teaching private and group lessons both freelance and through Ithaca College where he was a Graduate Assistant for the tuba/euphonium studio. Most recently he was a Visiting Lecturer of Tuba and Euphonium at Cornell University. Steven holds a double Bachelor’s degree in Music Education and Music Performance at the University of Massachusetts- Amherst studying with Dr. John Bottomley and has earned his Master of Music Performance degree from Ithaca College studying with Dr. Justin Benavidez and Craig Sutherland. He has also participated in lessons and masterclasses with professional tubists like John Stevens, Rex Martin, Carol Jantsch, and Scott Mendoker. Steven is an alumni member of Phi Mu Alpha Synfonia and a member of the International Tuba Euphonium Association.
Steven has been teaching with Note-worthy Experiences since December 2018.
