Steven Halpern is a pioneering new age artist known for creating music designed for relaxation and healing, featuring soothing keyboard improvisations accompanied by woodwinds, percussion, and natural sounds. Since his debut in 1976 with Spectrum Suite, he has released over a hundred recordings, exploring themes ranging from space and mythology to brainwave synchronization and relaxation. Halpern's music is rooted in his belief in creating a positive atmosphere conducive to recuperative and transcendental experiences, drawing inspiration from Asian classical music and ancient healing practices.

Beginning in the late '60s as a jazz musician in New York City, Halpern transitioned to creating what he termed "anti-frantic alternative" music in California, focusing on the healing effects of sound on the human body. He has collaborated with various artists over the years, releasing albums that blend elements of jazz, rock, and world music with his signature new age style. Halpern's extensive discography includes guided meditations, self-help cassettes, and albums exploring African, Middle Eastern, and psychedelic influences, solidifying his legacy as one of the true pioneers of meditational and healing music.