Ya Right! Productions is proud to present our Featured Artist:

Steve Rivera

Steve Rivera learned to play piano at age eight from his father, who was also a musician. By the time he was fourteen, he was playing at church functions and in bands ranging from punk rock and alternative to blues and jazz. After high school and experience with various styles of music, Steve realized that music was what he wanted to pursue in life.

"My ambition was no longer to be the best garage band player I could be, but the best musician I could possibly be"

This decision led Steve to enroll at Pacific Christian College, where he studied under Dr. Sewell and majored in composing and conducting. While attending PCC, Steve was a member of a singing touring group and an intern at several churches as an assistant to the music directors.

In July of 1997, Steve signed with Ya Right! Productions to produce his debut album, "The 'S' Collection". That summer, over 1,100 copies of "The 'S' Collection" were sold through Nordstrom's Gift Gallery alone. Three songs off this CD were chosen by Nordstrom and are currently playing nationwide through their Muzak System.

Steve's exposure at Nordstrom and the success of his CD have manifested in many performances at such locations as: The Wyndham Resort Palm Springs, Ritz Carlton in Laguna Nigel, Marina Del Ray and The California Club in Los Angeles. Steve also received a covenant Writers Membership from ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) in 1997.

In regards to the parameters of his music, Steve replies,

"Everyone has a God given talent. And, when that talent is realized and pursued in a positive way, its limits may be nonexistent"