Steve Duster began to study ethnic music at an early age on the West Side of Chicago, Illinois. Throughout his life Steve has experienced music from a variety of races, cultures, and nationalities including African American, Asian, European, and Jewish. Musical styles include a combination of Classical, Jazz, Blues, Pop, Asian, Sacred, Jewish, Contemporary Christian, and Gospel.
Steve has composed and performed a number of pieces reflecting his own experience living and studying music in areas such as the inner-city, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, Japan, and a variety of other lifestyles throughout North America.
Steve Duster has received a Master of Arts in Education, a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, and an undeclared major in Music at Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington. He has also performed and toured with a variety of groups such as the University Concert Band, the University Chorale, and the Choral Union at Pacific Lutheran University.
Steve currently works as a teacher for the Department of Defense Schools: He also is the owner and founder of Sand Dust Studios and Elkanah Records.
