Steven Kostelnik
Part-Time Assistant Professor of Music
Areas of expertise
GuitarPraised by Soundboard magazine for his "lyrical playing" and "remarkable counterpoint," Steve Kostelnik tours extensively throughout
the U.S. and Europe. He has won top honors at several important
competitions including, the Naxos prize at the 1996 Guitar Foundation
of America International Guitar Competition, First prize at the 1995
Music Teachers National Association Wurlitzer Collegiate Artist
Competition, and First prize at the 1990 Southwest Festival Guitar
Competition. His highly acclaimed debut recording "Steve Kostelnik:
Guitar Recital" was released on the Naxos label in 1999. Dr. Kostelnik
maintains a thriving private studio in central Austin.
