Steve Skop performs regularly in jazz, classical, theater and contemporary music settings. He has performed with notable artists including Al Martino, Steven Tyler, Danny Kalb, John C. Reilly, Dick Johnson, Michael Musillami, Joe Parillo, Krisanthi Pappas, Walter Flores and Shirley Lewis. Performing at jazz festivals, Skop has opened for international artists Gary Burton, The Yellowjackets and Branford Marsalis. He has appeared in live television and radio performances and on multiple recordings. Skop teaches private lessons, ensembles and jazz clinics through his private studio, Foxboro and Medfield public schools and Thayer Academy. He has taught at Anna Maria College, Assumption College and Worcester State University. Skop has a bachelor's degree in music education and a master's degree in music performance. He studied under Charlie Banacos, Mark Henry, Bruce Gertz, Paul Erhard and Richard Stephan.