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Steven Hodson is a Professor of Music and Director of Piano Studies at Westmont College in Santa Barbara. He specializes in piano performance, choral conducting, and organ, with expertise in Bach, Chopin, and early music pedagogy. Hodson teaches arm-weight techniques and emphasizes expressive performance through a singing legato style.
Education:
- Bachelor's in Piano Performance, Lewis and Clark College
- Master's in Piano Performance, University of Oregon
- Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.), University of Colorado, Boulder
Research/Teaching Focus: Hodson's pedagogy centers on efficient physical technique, broad repertoire mastery, and musical interpretation. He emphasizes composers like Bach, Chopin, and Philip Glass. His performances include Beethoven sonatas, Chopin preludes, and concerto collaborations with the Westmont Orchestra.
Awards/Grants: None explicitly listed. Advising highlights include mentoring Aaron Wilk (triple valedictorian pursuing a combined PhD/MD at Stanford) and Chelsie Sen (music educator in Hawaii).
Labs/Teams: Artistic Director and Conductor of the Santa Barbara Master Chorale. Teaches on Westmont’s Steinway School instruments, including grand pianos, harpsichords, and pipe organs.
