Steve enrolled at Berklee in 1973. After graduating from the school in 1978 he played in the Boston area at several well loved places. He has been teaching at Berklee College of Music since 1991 and recently received his 25 year award.

In 2003, the “Steve Heck Room” was created through a donation by art and music philanthropist Stan Hatoff. The room is used for meetings, lectures, receptions and performances.

Steve said he has never had any plans to retire