D. Keith Stiver

About

D. Keith Stiver is the founder and director of Stiver Voice Studio, a private music instruction business established in 1990 in Youngstown, Ohio, and relocated to South Euclid in 2012. Stiver is an accomplished musician and educator with lifelong dedication to vocal music and theatre. His passion for music and the performing arts began in childhood, starting with trumpet in third grade, followed by piano and vocal study throughout his musical development. Stiver holds a BFA in Musical Theatre Performance and two Master of Music Degrees from the Dana School of Music at Youngstown State University. He is a published composer whose works include the ballet concert piece 'Nocturne,' recorded by the Kiev Philharmonic Orchestra, along with several commissioned compositions. Beyond his private studio, Stiver serves as an adjunct professor of music at Cuyahoga Community College and as Co-Music Director at Lyndhurst Community of Faith Church in Lyndhurst, Ohio. He frequently serves as director or music director for community theatre productions throughout the Cleveland area, bringing extensive artistic leadership and collaborative experience to his teaching. His studio mission centers on making music training accessible to everyone through individualized lesson series tailored to each student's specific needs and learning style. Stiver offers comprehensive instruction in voice, piano, sight singing, and music theory, serving students of all ages and backgrounds.

Education & Qualifications

BFA in Musical Theatre Performance, Dana School of Music at Youngstown State University; Master of Music Degree, Dana School of Music at Youngstown State University; Second Master of Music Degree, Dana School of Music at Youngstown State University.

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