Paulo Steinberg

Dr. Paulo Steinberg is a Professor and Piano Area Coordinator at the School of Music, James Madison University. His career spans performances as a soloist and collaborative artist across the U.S., Canada, South America, and Europe, with engagements at venues like the Kennedy Center and Theatro Municipal de São Paulo. He specializes in piano technique, Brazilian music, and Latvian music research, influenced by a 2024 educational leave in Latvia. Steinberg balances performance, teaching, and leadership roles, including co-chairing Music in Every Home to support underrepresented students.

Education:

• Brazil: Conservatório "Carlos Gomes" and Universidade de São Paulo
• Arizona State University (M.M.)
• Indiana University (D.M.)

Research & Artistry: Explores piano technique, Brazilian music (e.g., CD Alma Brasileira), and Latvian piano repertoire. His teaching philosophy emphasizes adaptability, inspired by his own career detours in harpsichord, pipe organ, and conducting.

Leadership & Community:

• Vice-president, Harrisonburg Music Teachers Association
• President, Virginia Music Teachers Association
• Co-chair, Music in Every Home scholarship initiative

Discography Highlights:

• Alma Brasileira (featuring Brazilian film soundtrack)
• Time, Place, Spirit (chamber music collaboration)
• Duos with Šarūnas Jankauskas