Steve Berry

Steve Berry is the Head of Jazz and Improvisation at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM). He holds a Senior Lecturer role and is affiliated with the Jazz and Improvisation department. His career began as a self-taught guitarist before transitioning to double bass and becoming a pivotal figure in the UK's jazz scene. Berry has extensive experience touring globally with ensembles like Loose Tubes and currently collaborates with Mike & Kate Westbrook. His teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate levels, focusing on musicianship, jazz theory, and improvisation techniques.

• Education: Began a Fine Art Degree before shifting to jazz studies.
• Research: Ongoing work in jazz composition, arranging, and improvisation pedagogy.

Professionally, Berry has mentored at Chetham’s School of Music and was a Teaching Fellow at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts. His awards include the Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).