Steven Boyd - Pianist & Accompanist

About Me

Professional Multi-Instrumentalist with Over 20 Years of Experience

Welcome to my website! I am a dedicated accompanist, coach, and musical director based in Sacramento, CA. With a passion for music that began at an early age, I have developed a versatile repertoire spanning pop, jazz, and contemporary styles played primarily on guitar or piano. I have a uniquely gifted ear and would love to accompany your next show or event.

Since 2022, I have served as a musical director and accompanist for shows ranging from staged musicals to live underscoring and cocktail hours. I specialize in improvisation and can make any evening a night of many musical delights!

As a professional accompanist, I pride myself on my ability to create unforgettable arrangements, bring rich new flavors to popular tunes, and come up with brand new musical ideas right there in the moment. I adapt my style to complement actors, instrumentalists, and vocalists across various genres and skill levels.

Whether you need an accompanist for a show or special event, I am committed to delivering a polished and professional performance tailored to your specific needs.

Services

Musical Accompaniment

Collaborative accompaniment for stageshows or instrumentalists:

Scripted Musicals
Musical Improv & Underscoring
Live Music

Event Performance

Live music for your special occasions:

Weddings (ceremony, cocktail hour, reception)
Corporate events
Private parties
Holiday celebrations

Teaching & Coaching

Musical improv coaching and accompanist training:

Musical improv workshops
Collaborative coaching
Music theory instruction
Performance preparation

Music Production

Editing your audio tracks:

Mixing
Mastering
Audio effects

Media

A funky multi-media arrangement of "Bridge Over Troubled Water

Check out a few original arrangements

"What a Wonderful World" by Bob Thiele

Stacking vocal harmonies in the style of The Carpenters

"O" by Chris Martin

Experimenting with multi-layered piano tracks

"Your Smiling Face" by James Taylor

Incorporating fun & energetic keyborads into composition!

And some original tunes

"Get Up & Go"

A country rock song inspired by The Eagles

Testimonials

"Steven is an incredibly accomplished musician whose deep understanding of what a song needs elevates every performance. His versatility as a musician and show accompanist, combined with his talent for musical improvisation, makes him an invaluable collaborator."

- Lacey M. Carroll, Improviser/Improv Coach

"Steven is the rare kind of musician whose talents go far beyond technical. Singing alongside such a versatile and seasoned musician can sometimes be intimidating, but working with Steven is far from it. Steven has an innate, soulful understanding of music, which makes playing with him fun and gives audiences the sacred gift of magical music. Isn’t that what we all hope to find?"

- Courtney McKinney, Vocalist/Actor

"I have collaborated with Steven on numerous musical projects, and every time I come away having learned something new. He is a pleasure to work with, and his depth of knowledge and passion for the arts is clear. Whether you are looking for classes, private lessons, accompaniment, or anything else musically related I could not recommend working with him enough!”

- Michael Stofan, Pianist/Accompanist