Steve Gryb is a internationally recognized and innovative award-winning guitarist, multi-percussionist, jazz and contemporary music educator, lecturer, clinician, author, endorser, and musicologist with over 30 years experience entertaining audiences of all ages with a wide variety of musical shows. He is often called "The Pied Piper of Percussion," "Dr. Rock," and "The Music Professor."

Steve Gryb has developed a unique "edutainment" approach for his performances, which stresses entertainment and education. His 5 different musical shows are in constant demand year-round at major festivals, indoor and outdoor concert series, schools, and private events throughout North America and cover a wide range of musical styles.

"A musician as diversely talented as Steve Gryb comes along once in a lifetime."    South Florida Entertainment News and Views.

As an educator and performer, Steve Gryb has received awards from the International Association of Jazz Educators, the Sunshine Jazz Organization of South Florida, Florida International University, Barry University, the Pro-Mark Percussion Corporation, and the prestigious Arts Educator of the Year award from the Florida Children’s Cultural Coalition.

"Gryb's percussion collection and style of 'edutainment' have helped make The Rhythm is Going to Get You, a show that is in demand across the country."      Miami Herald

"You'd think it would be more percussion instruments than one man could play, but then there's only one Steve Gryb."      South Florida Sun Sentinel

Steve received both his Master of Music degree in Jazz Pedagogy, and his Bachelor of Music degree in Studio Music and Jazz from the University of Miami.

"The Music Professor" is a well-deserved nickname for Steve since he has taught a wide variety of music courses at Miami-Dade Community College, Florida International University,  Barry University, and the University of Miami.

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ENDORSEMENTS:

• Taye Drums - Best Seat in the House.   Look deep within. Open yourself and free yourself to play.

• Avedis Zildjian - The world's oldest and largest manufacturer of cymbals.

• Pro-Mark Percussion Corporation - The world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, production, and distribution of drumsticks, mallets, and percussion accessories.

• Rhythm Tech Inc. - a leading US manufacturer and worldwide distributor of  percussion instruments and drum accessories.

• Remo - The world's leading drum company.

• ThunderEcho Drums - manufacturer of the unique Trash KatTM 20" floor tom garbage can drum.

• Factory Metal - the industrial revolution of percussion

• Cympad -  optimizing your cymbal sound

• Off World Percussion - cutting edge implements for percussionists and drummers worldwide.

• Out of the Drawer Percussion -  building exceptional and distinctive handmade percussion instruments using solid wood and reclaimed materials.

• Rhythm Band - products for music education and enjoyment in early childhood and elementary schools. World famous Boomwhackers!.

• The Drum Clip - The World's Strongest & Most Durable Resonance Control Device Ever Designed!

• Custom Tank Drum - Recycled Propane Tank Drums using Evolution Tongue Design for improved tone and ring quality.

• Aspen Shaker Percussion - hand-made from reclaimed natural wood and custom jingles from Pakistan creates unique sounds, shapes and colors unlike any tambourine or jingle stick

• Ahead Armor Cases -  The next level in protection

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

• University of Miami - Undergraduate & Graduate Courses

• Florida International University - Undergraduate Courses

• Miami Dade Community College - Credit & Non-credit Courses

• Barry University - Undergraduate, Adult Education & Elderhostel

UNIVERSITY COURSES TAUGHT:
    Jazz, Traditional and Contemporary Music:

• Tv Distant Learning Course - "The History of Jazz"
• "The History of Jazz"
• "Music and Computers"
• "Music Theory I"
• "Music Theory II"
• "Music Theory III"
• "Music Theory IV"
• "Survey of Electronic and Computer Music"
• "Music History I - Baroque & Classical"
• "Music History II - Romantic & 20th Century"
• "Listening to Music"
• "Jazz/Pop Keyboard Harmony"
• "Applied Guitar-Popular Emphasis"
• Director of the "Pop Guitar Ensemble" and "Jazz Rock Ensemble"
• "Music Appreciation"
• "Survey of Romantic and 20th Century Music"
• "The History of The Blues"
• "The History of Rock & Roll"
• "Analysis of Jazz Styles" (Graduate Level)
• "Jazz Pedagogy"
• "The Evolution of Jazz"
• "The Evolution of Rock"
• "Listening to Jazz"

COURSES and ENSEMBLES CREATED:

• "The History of Jazz - a TV Distant Learning Course",
• "Music and Computers",
• "The History Of Rock & Roll",
• "Jazz/Pop Keyboard Harmony"
• "History of the Blues"
• "Listening To Jazz"
• "Electric Guitar Ensemble"
• "The Sounds of Jazz"

AWARDS:

• Arts Educator of the Year - 1998.   Children's Cultural Coalition.
• IAJE - Outstanding Service to Jazz Education
• Sunshine Jazz Organization of South Florida
• Florida International University - Office of Disabled Students
• Pro-Mark Percussion Corporation - Distinguished Service & Exceptional Dedication to Percussive Music Education
• Barry University - Teaching Competence, Dedication, Professional Committment and Noteworthy Contributions

LECTURES, WORKSHOPS & CLINICS:

• "Jazz & Blues: Their Special Relationship"
• "Teaching Jazz History using a Multi-Media Approach for Non-Music Majors"
• "The Beat Goes On"
• "Rhythm is Going to Get You"
• "What is Jazz?"
• "Evolution of the Jazz Guitar"
• "History of the Blues"
• "Tropical Music - Hot, Hot, Hot"
• "Music of the Millenia"
• "Music of Fabulous Florida"

3  LIVE CD's:

• "Steve Gryb and his Swing Band:  Live at Key Biscayne"
• "Steve Gryb:  Live on the BBC"
• "Christmas at the Falls:  the Steve Gryb Jazz Ensemble"

TV APPEARANCES:

• "South Floriday Today" - WTVJ - NBC6 - Host:  Kelly Craig
• "Comcast Newsmakers" - Headline News HN - Host:  Spero Canton
• "Art Street" with Meredith Porte on WLRN Miami.
• "On Stage" hosted by Iris Acker on WXEL Palm Beach.
• "New Florida" profile.  Broadcast on PBS stations across Florida. 
• "Between the Lines" appearance hosted by the south Florida writers association - discussion of the importance of music and lyrics.   Channel 36 in south Florida.
• Designed And Hosted "The History Of Jazz"  - A 15-Week Tv Series On Channel 37 In Dade County. 35 Hours On-Air Live To Tape Experience Utilizing A Multimedia Presentation (Video, Audio and Live Performances).
• "Downtown Dade" interview on an upcoming performance and my "Edutainment" Concept, Miami, FL.
• "Expressions" With Don Web On WLRN Miami.
• "Issues In Arts In Education". The Children's Cultural Coalition's Television Series, Miami, FL.
• Barry University Interview Series, "BU Magazine" Miami, FL.

RADIO:

• Co-host of "Nightrain" with Ted Grossman WLRN Radio.   "Jazz and Blues: their special relationship" - a 4-hour program including commentary and appropriate musical selections.
• WLRN Radio "Lunchtime Miami" with Ed Bell
• WLRN Radio "Drivetime Jazz" with Len Pace
• WLRN Radio "Nightain" with Ted Grossman
• WLRN Radio 790AM with Stu Goldstein - "The Keeper of the Keys" Oldies Rock & Roll program
• WDNA Radio - "Drivetime Jazz"
• WTIM 93.1 Radio - China Valles
• WLVE 93.9 Radio - Jazz Interview
• WVUM, University of Miami Radio

MEMBERSHIPS:

• Percussive Arts Society
• International Association of Jazz Educators
• National Jazz Service Organization
• Childrens Cultural Coalition
• Performing Arts Network
• American Association of University Professors

PUBLICATIONS:

• Author of "LISTENING TO JAZZ", a jazz appreciation DVD, published by Prentice-Hall, ISBN-10 #0136010539
• Article: "Jazz in the Classroom" for O'Hara's Newsletter
• Article: "Jazz in the Classroom and Other Places" for the Sunshine Jazz Messenger, Miami, Florida
• Monthly Column: "Jazz in the Classroom and Other Places" for the Sunshine Jazz Messenger, Miami, Florida

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