Stan began teaching at New York University’s Steinhardt School in 2006, where he continues as an adjunct professor in both the Vocal Performance and Collaborative Piano programs.
He has served as Music Director/Conductor for seven “Main Stage” and four “Ala Carte” university productions: Brigadoon, The Secret Garden, Sweet Smell of Success, The Kiss of the Spiderwoman, Violet, The Fix, Assassins, The Golden Apple, Quilters, & Berlin To Broadway. He also music directs the annual NYU Showcase, which presents Vocal Performance majors in music theater to the industry.
In 2019, he joined the NYU Steinhardt piano faculty, where he teaches graduate level students in the new Collaborative Piano Program in Music Theater.
He is pleased that many of the NYU students he has taught, coached, or conducted have found their way to Broadway stages, orchestra pits, and other professional venues.
"Teaching
these talented students at
NYU Steinhardt
has become the
unexpected joy
of my life."
Master Class in Monterrey, Mexico
“Stan is simply top notch.
His knowledge of music and composition brought a new dimension to my work as an actor”
Nic Rouleau:
The Book of Mormon (Elder Price)
Berlin to Broadway
Kurt Weill
Collaborative Piano, Music Theatre
“Stan inspired, encouraged and challenged me.
He believed in me when I did not believe in myself”
Melanie Field:
The Phantom of the Opera
Evita - Broadway
Heathers (Heather Chandler) - TV
"A Song of the Heart" by Steven Harlos
“A brilliant teacher and coach. His ability to instill confidence in his students is something you don’t come by often”
Blair Goldberg:
Kinky Boots - Broadway