SETH
Artist Faculty
SETH QUAY is a versatile pianist, performer, and educator whose career blends classical artistry with a wide-ranging musical background. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from the University of Montana, where his success in competition earned him a performance of Ravel’s Concerto in G Major with orchestra and national-level recognition in both solo and collaborative categories of the MTNA Young Artist Competition.
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Seth began his professional performing career at the historic Many Glacier Hotel in Glacier National Park, where he played over 30 hours a week for audiences from around the world. His classical training in both solo and collaborative performance has taken him across the U.S. and Europe, where he has worked alongside renowned artists and pedagogues including Francine Kay, Chee-Hwa Tan, Christopher Hahn, Lydia Brown, and Riko Higuma.
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Deeply committed to new music and interdisciplinary collaboration, Seth has worked closely with prominent contemporary composers such as David Maslanka, Daniel Schnyder, and Gernot Wolfgang. His musical interests also extend to improvisation, jazz, singing, and percussion, making him a well-rounded and dynamic artist.
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He holds a Master of Music in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from the University of Denver, where his research focused on learning processes and performance wellness. A dedicated teacher, Seth incorporates mindfulness techniques to reduce tension and foster meaningful musical connections. His holistic approach empowers students to grow as both musicians and individuals.
Based in Southern California, Seth is an active solo and collaborative performer and a nationally recognized presenter on mindfulness in music education, with appearances at the National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy and the Music Teachers National Association.