Faculty Profile

Steve Yepez
NMS Flute Faculty

Steve Yépez received his Bachelor of Music degree in flute performance from California State University, Northridge and a Master of Music degree in flute performance from DePaul University in Chicago. At DePaul, Steve was a student of Mary Stolper, the flute adviser to the New Music School. Steve began teaching privately nearly ten years ago during his undergraduate studies in California.   There he was the flute instructor at West Valley Music and A-Muse Music in Rancho Palos Verdes. He was also the flute coach for four summers at the Burbank High School Band Camp and an Idyllwild flute coach at the Idyllwild Summer Music Festival.  

In 2009, Steve Yépez founded the Chicago-based chamber ensemble Primavera Players.  With a focus on student outreach concerts, Primavera Players is dedicated to exposing young people to not only classical music, but also to history, and geography in a dynamic and interactive setting. As a performer, Steve has enjoyed playing in groups such as the Lakeshore Symphony and the Lira Ensemble of Chicago, and the West Los Angeles Symphony, Burbank Philharmonic, and Antelope Valley Symphony of Los Angeles. Steve’s other flute instructors have been Sandra Kipp of California State University, Northridge and Catherine Ransom Karoly of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.   

From private students to group instruction, Steve has developed a range of successful techniques for communicating not only the technical skills, but also the passion and joy of music. In addition, he imparts his students with the self discipline necessary to excel.  Steve is excited to join the ranks of the New Music School and is eager to create a well structured and successful flute studio.