Hello! I am a professional pianist, instructor and composer originally from the Seattle, Washington area with over twenty years of experience in music and have obtained a Bachelor's of Music in Composition from Pacific Lutheran University. As a composer I have a versatile background in scoring theatrical productions, chamber music, film music and songwriting production. As a pianist my abilities span from Classical through Jazz and popular music. As well I have also acquired over four years of experience in education and currently instruct both piano and composing to all age groups and experience levels. With my liberal arts background I have been privileged to work in many different cultures and musical styles. I have a vast knowledge of musical theory which makes me a fantastic arranger and orchestrator. A few examples of my composing and education/performance experience: ~America's Got Talent Contestant 2015 ~Film Festival Composer SPSCC 2016 (two films) ~Theatrical Production of "Letters to Sala" Composer 2017 ~Student Orchestrator for Chamber/Symphonic Music Pacific Lutheran University 2018-2021 ~Independent Film Composer in Los Angeles 2021-2023 ~Composition and Piano instructor at Gwinnett School of Music and Lawrenceville-Suwanee School of Music 2023-present.

Stephen A. Hein

Hello! I am a professional pianist, instructor and composer originally from the Seattle, Washington area with over twenty years of experience in music and have obtained a Bachelor's of Music in Composition from Pacific Lutheran University. As a composer I have a versatile background in scoring theatrical productions, chamber music, film music and songwriting production. As a pianist my abilities span from Classical through Jazz and popular music. As well I have also acquired over four years of experience in education and currently instruct both piano and composing to all age groups and experience levels. With my liberal arts background I have been privileged to work in many different cultures and musical styles. I have a vast knowledge of musical theory which makes me a fantastic arranger and orchestrator. A few examples of my composing and education/performance experience: ~America's Got Talent Contestant 2015 ~Film Festival Composer SPSCC 2016 (two films) ~Theatrical Production of "Letters to Sala" Composer 2017 ~Student Orchestrator for Chamber/Symphonic Music Pacific Lutheran University 2018-2021 ~Independent Film Composer in Los Angeles 2021-2023 ~Composition and Piano instructor at Gwinnett School of Music and Lawrenceville-Suwanee School of Music 2023-present.

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Hello!

 I am a professional pianist, instructor and composer originally from the Seattle, Washington area with over twenty years of experience in music and have obtained a Bachelor's of Music in Composition from Pacific Lutheran University.  
 As a composer I have a versatile background in scoring theatrical productions, chamber music, film music and songwriting production.   As a pianist my abilities span from Classical through Jazz and popular music.  
 As well I have also acquired over four years of experience in education and currently instruct both piano and composing to all age groups and experience levels.  
 With my liberal arts background I have been privileged to work in many different cultures and musical styles.  I have a vast knowledge of musical theory which makes me a fantastic arranger and orchestrator.  

A few examples of my composing and education/performance experience:

~America’s Got Talent Contestant 2015
~Film Festival Composer SPSCC 2016 (two films)
~Theatrical Production of “Letters to Sala” Composer 2017
~Student Orchestrator for Chamber/Symphonic Music
Pacific Lutheran University 2018-2021
~Independent Film Composer in Los Angeles 2021-2023
~Composition and Piano instructor at Gwinnett School of Music and Lawrenceville-Suwanee School of Music 2023-present.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
German
Beginner

Work Experience

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Education

High School Diploma at Olympia High School
September 9, 2013 - June 21, 2017
Bachelor of Music Composition at Pacific Lutheran University
August 21, 2018 - May 24, 2021

Qualifications

A
September 25, 2023 - March 25, 2025
Currently Employed

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education
    paper "I Will See You in the Morning"

    A piano reduction of a future piano concerto.

    file:///C:/Users/Stephen/OneDrive/Desktop/I%20Will%20See%20You%20in%20the%20Morning.mp3

    file:///C:/Users/Stephen/OneDrive/Desktop/I%20Will%20See%20You%20in%20the%20Morning.pdf

    paper "Book Ends"

    A composition for intermediate-advanced players in a chamber ensemble. A composition of “characters” used to display groupings of motivic development!

    file:///C:/Users/Stephen/OneDrive/Book%20Ends.mp3

    file:///C:/Users/Stephen/OneDrive/Book%20Ends.pdf

    paper "Flight"

    Used as a project for film and student performance this composition is a thematic piece for intermediate players!

    file:///C:/Users/Stephen/OneDrive/Flight%20Full%20Score.mp3

    file:///C:/Users/Stephen/OneDrive/Flight%20Full%20Score.pdf