Steinbeck’s flute playing was spell-binding — no one knows better than she how to hang notes and silence in the air.--CVNC, June 2011

Her ability to draw me in and work with the surrounding environment in a light and funny way, while still playing such moving and beautiful music was amazing! --Sean

You capture such intimate depth in your playing! Your ensemble, passion, and excellent and effective programming made for an unforgettable music event. I was enthralled. Thank you for the beauty! --E. Spragins

Evocatively Brilliant! --R. Dowdeswell

Hearing her play is a revelation in what range of beautiful tones are possible on the instrument.--CVNC, June 2009

The creative adult is the child who has survived.

       - Ursula K. Le Guin