Steven Moore, percussionist, educator, and Director of Yamaha Music School North East says the appointment as a Yamaha Artist marks a significant milestone in his professional career and reflects a long-standing relationship with Yamaha built on artistic excellence, education, and community engagement. ‌For many years Steven, 47, has worked as a Yamaha Music School operator, during which time Yamaha has played a vital role in supporting the growth and development of his music schools in Blyth and North Shields. A highly active performer and academic, Steven is a percussion tutor at both Newcastle University and Durham University, and a postgraduate researcher at the University of Leeds. ‌His artistic work spans solo performance, ensemble leadership, and research, with Yamaha instruments forming an integral part of his daily professional practice. Steven plays the Yamaha YM-6100 marimba, a percussion instrument central to his work as a performer, teacher, and researcher.

Source: Daily Mirror March 02, 2026 09:14 UTC