Steve Van Dam

Founder & CEO, Light the Music

Music Technologist & Creative Catalyst

Steve Van Dam is a music implementation expert, drawing from a 30-year career of producing and sharing music. Whether creating and teaching music technology, producing and composing tracks with millions of performances, or performing his band's hit song on stages around the world, he loves to connect people with musical experiences. Steve has a BFA in Music Composition from James Madison University.

  • Steve’s mission is to leverage the magic of music and creativity to fuel engagement, education and growth for students of all ages and abilities. His company Light The Music has built an array of tools and services that deliver tech assisted music programming to schools and other organizations. Through Light The Music, tens of thousands of students develop creativity, collaboration, career skills, social emotional development, and the joy of music.