Hi! I'm Kyle...
Founder of Rosetta Tones; a program designed to walk you through learning music theory and ear training by listening to your favorite music
Who Am I?
Kyle Steindler is a young artist based in Pittsburgh, PA with a passion for teaching and performing. Born and raised in Manassas, Virginia he attended West Virginia University where he received a Bachelors in Music Performance studying with Carson McTeer. He currently attends Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA for a Masters in Music Performance studying with Lance LaDuke. Kyle believes that basic music theory and aural skills are fundamental to the development of musicians, regardless of age, experience, etc., and wants to make these skills exciting and accesible by connecting with people through their favorite genres of music. Kyle aims to make music more inclusive and diversified and to bring various forms of music into the classroom.
What is Rosetta Tones?
Rosetta Tones is a 6 week, multi-level course designed to teach traditional written theory and ear training skills through today's popular music. Through studying the harmony, melody, rhythm, instrumentation, phrasing, and audio production of a song we can better understand why we love the music we love. While enrolled in a Rosetta Tones course, you will learn how to accurately dictate the harmony, melody, and rhythm of a song while also learning the theory to accurately notate and communicate with other musicians.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's of Music in Music Performance
West Virginia University: August 2016-May 2020
Summa cum laude
Master's of Music in Music Performance
Carnegie Mellon University: August 2020-May 2022 (Anticipated)