Harold Stephan is a seasoned music educator, songwriter, and producer whose career spans over 30 years. As Chair of the Songwriters Hall of Fame New York Education Committee, he’s been instrumental in shaping young talent—co-creating the Master Sessions at Stuyvesant High School and the Songwriters of Tomorrow Scholarship to inspire and mentor emerging songwriters.In the 1990s, Harold launched his career at New York’s famed Unique Recording Studios, working with iconic artists and producers including LL Cool J, Phil Spector, Maurice Starr, and Keith Diamond. These early experiences laid a solid foundation for his broad creative pursuits, blending performance, composition, and teaching.Harold and his wife, Amelia S. Gewirtz, co-founded the band Amelia’s Dream, releasing multiple albums that have garnered placements in Disney films and on ABC, CBS, MTV, and Lifetime. Their track "Ballerina" was selected as the theme of the award-winning web series *Good n’ Screwed*, executive produced by Stevie Van Zandt.A versatile composer and producer, Harold co-wrote and co-produced Matty B’s hit single “Hooked On You,” earning over 51 million YouTube views. He’s also composed jingles for major brands, demonstrating his agility across musical genres and media formats.On Broadway, Harold’s musicianship has been showcased in productions such as *The Lion King*, *Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark*, and *A Bronx Tale*, reflecting his adaptability and high-level performance skills.Honored by the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum for his commitment to music education, Harold teaches at Stuyvesant High School in music technology, guitar, and vocals. Named the #1 Teacher in 2020, he integrates technology and AI into his lessons. He also co-founded and serves as a consultant for the NYC All-City Modern Music Project, empowering students city-wide to write, produce, and perform original work.As a published author in Electronic Musician and Keyboard, and a mentor for the Paul Simon Music Fellows Program and rFuture (hosted by Darryl McDaniels of Run-DMC), Harold’s dedication to mentorship runs deep. A Lincoln Center Scholar, he holds a Master’s Degree with Honors in Music Education from Hunter College and a Bachelor of Music, Magna Cum Laude, from NYU.Recently, Harold ventured into new creative territory with *Dollafin*, an animated comic and trop house DJ project inspired by his own life story, showcasing his ongoing passion for innovation. He lives in New York City with Amelia, their son Adam Stephan-Gewirtz, and their cat Oscar.