Steven Sharp Nelson began developing musical talents at a very early age. His first composition, for percussion ensemble, was written before he could even read music. His skills and interests are rooted in the cello, voice, guitar, and percussion. Steven's ability and style span many instruments and genres of music most aptly in classical, cultural, folk, and improvisational music. He has written many pieces for a variety of ensembles, and is most acclaimed for his works written for symphony, chorale, and for film. Among these works are "Farewell," a piece written at age 15 performed by the Utah Symphony, "Supplication," an a cappella piece written for the memory of 9/11 victims, and "Spanish Trail Suite," a nationally commissioned symphony commemorating the Old Spanish Trail. Steven is no stranger to the stage and is sought after by recording studios. He often performs improvisational cello with several independent artists, including Paul Cardall, Jon Schmidt, Peter Breinholt to name only a few. He has also recorded on over 100 different albums some of which have been at the top of the Billboard charts. He was deemed "the best cellist in Utah" by FM100 and in 2004 he was nominated as the best studio musician of the year by the FCMA. Most of all Steven enjoys spending time wife his wife, Julie, and son, Eli. They currently reside in Salt Lake City. Steven believes any talent he possesses is owed to traits endowed by his loving father and mother.
