Teaching

In addition to his teaching duties at Salisbury University and Youngstown State University, Harvey is an active educator and clinician. He’s given workshops and clinics on composition, improvisation, ensemble techniques, entrepreneurship, and arts integration to a diverse array of audiences.

He is available for workshops, clinics, commissions, adjudications, etc. If you’d like to book him, feel free to contact him at workshops@stephenpharvey.com.

Stephen is a top notch saxophonist, composer and educator that I am honored to call a friend and colleague. It was an absolute treat having him on campus at UW-Stevens Point to work with the Jazz Band and present a lecture on his career for music department students. I am always blown away by his passion and ability to bring the best out of the student's he's working with. Not only is he an incredibly knowledgeable musician and educator, he's able to relate and connect with student's instantly. The joy and energy he brings is electric and my student's are still talking about his visit. Stephen is the real deal and showcases excellence is everything he does! - Dr. Wilson Poffenberger, Assistant Professor of Saxophone, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (2025)

Stephen was an absolutely phenomenal guest at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire. He gave one of the best clinics on music entrepreneurship I've ever seen and his work with the students on saxophone playing and big band playing was top-notch. His education chops shine through in his ability to connect with students and push them to new height. I would 100% recommend Stephen for any program as a guest performer and educator. - Dr. Aaron Hedenstrom, Lecturer of Music & Jazz Studies, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (2025)

Stephen Harvey's presentation to our students was informative and engaging! His success in creating a life as a professional composer, performer, entrepreneur, and educator is inspiring for all students and sparks a curiosity for exploring various career options within diverse degree programs. He is a model young professional and we look forward to welcoming him home, again and again! - Prof. Kathleen Campbell, Assistant Professor of Music, Seton Hill University (2023)

Stephen is an extraordinary educator and composer (and a long time friend!). His love of music and performing is infectious and he shared this with our students. He took time out of his touring schedule to meet with our students to listen to the commission song he wrote for us that year. The students went on and on about “Mr. Harvey” and how they wanted him to come back. He truly left an impact on these students. - Scott Boyer, Director of Bands, Laurel Middle High School (New Castle, PA)

Stephen helped my saxophone students at West Virginia University to think about music in a new way. Not only did he give direct instruction to a couple of young jazz soloists, but he worked on a small and fun composition project with the entire class. It was clear just how much his teaching opened everyone’s minds and hearts. His visit was the most fun we’ve had with a guest artist! - Dr. Jeff Siegfried, Assistant Professor of Saxophone, West Virginia University

Stephen’s classroom and rehearsal sessions are engaging, accessible, and fun! His ever-present sense of humor captivates students and opens the door to deep learning. Students who interact with Stephen are “hyped” to learn more, improve, and come back to the next session. His gift to involve students in this way is indeed unique - especially in the academic atmosphere of today. - Dr. Jason Kush, Assistant Professor of Music, Slippery Rock University

Recent Workshops and Clinics