Steve teaches jazz piano privately at home and at Merit School. He also teaches two innovative jazz piano classes at Merit School as well as a jazz band. Though he has been a professional musician for almost thirty years working on average at least five nights a week and playing and performing with some really great players, the teaching thing has really evolved. Million started teaching rather reluctantly (needed the bread!) in 1995 at Benedictine University. He never thought that he would experience the spiritual rewards of teaching as in performing, but by sticking with it and getting a solid program together he is able to give something back to young aspiring jazz musicians – indeed, a very rewarding experience.

Though Million has lived in Kansas City, and NYC before finally settling in Chicago, he finds Chicago to be one of the best environments for jazz. This is a city where one can balance making a living with being creative. Steve loves Chicago.