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A composer of 21st century music and music pedagogue, was born 1969 in Akron, Ohio. At the age of 7 his family relocated to Tampa, Florida where his musical interests (particularly in voice) began to evolve. In 1991 he began an extensive study in applied voice and found himself taking an interest in drama and music theatre. Subsequently, this led him to the field of ballet and modern dance, where he was fortunate enough to study under teachers who were fluent in Cecchetti, Graham, Limon and Weidman techniques thus giving him a well defined knowledge and appreciation for classical dance art.

In 1997, Starosta moved to Columbus, Ohio, where under the tutelage of John Funk Lancaster, a prominent figure in the teaching community, he studied classical piano, 18th century counterpoint and piano pedagogy. Lancaster's and Starosta's dwelt primarily in the pedagogical arts and the Renaissance, Baroque and Classical genres. In equal part with piano technique their lessons included quality of literature, editing and aspects of troubleshooting processes. By this time, Starosta had begun acquiring his private students while simultaneously formulating teaching methods of his own.

In 2002, Starosta completed his studies in music theory and 20th century composition with emphasis on serialism and twelve tone techniques. At this time he had begun studying under Craig Bove, a former pupil of contemporary music pioneer Morton Feldman. While adhering to the Feldman practice of "slow evolving music with asymmetrical patterns," Bove and Starosta explored further the notion of composing in an effortless mind state, allowing the music to unfold and develop naturally during the writing process.

Continuing to exercise these concepts, over time Starosta began to see his compositions more as sound puzzles and believed that every sound that is consciously composed has its precise placement.