Robert Mitchell Steadman Jr. began guitar studies at the age of 14 under the guidance of his father.

In the summer of 1999 he auditioned for and was accepted to the music program at Brevard College, Brevard, NC, where he studied with Roger Allen Cope. Upon completing his B.A. in Guitar Performance (2003), Robert continued his studies with Dr. Douglas James at Appalachian State University, Boone, NC. Upon completion of his M.M. in Guitar Performance (2006), Mr. Steadman has continued furthering his musical knowledge with Suzuki Guitar and Music Together Training, and has performed in Master Classes for Andrew York, Scott Tennant, Martha Masters, Stephen Robinson and Brad Richter.

Mr. Steadman maintains an active teaching schedule and performs in the mid-Atlantic region.

His first CD, a self-titled collection of classical guitar performances, was released in 2011.