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Steve Kostelnik serves as a Part-time Assistant Professor of Applied Music in the Music Department at Southwestern University. Based in Fine Arts 116, he can be reached at kostelns@southwestern.edu or 512.863.1049.
Praised by Soundboard magazine for his "lyrical playing" and "remarkable counterpoint," Dr. Kostelnik tours extensively throughout the U.S. and Europe as a classical guitarist. His expertise centers on guitar performance and music education, with a focus on classical repertoire interpretation and technique development.
Dr. Kostelnik earned his DMA from The University of Texas at Austin in 2004, building upon what was likely extensive prior musical training.
- Naxos prize at the 1996 Guitar Foundation of America International Guitar Competition
- First prize at the 1995 Music Teachers National Association Wurlitzer Collegiate Artist Competition
- First prize at the 1990 Southwest Festival Guitar Competition
His highly acclaimed debut recording "Steve Kostelnik: Guitar Recital" was released on the Naxos label in 1999. Dr. Kostelnik maintains a thriving private studio in central Austin in addition to his academic responsibilities at Southwestern University. More information about his professional activities can be found at stevekostelnik.com.
