With a career spanning over 27 years, Ronald has shaped the sound of Indonesia's most iconic live events, television shows, and studio recordings. From directing bands at national ceremonies to producing albums, his work bridges the worlds of artistic precision and contemporary energy.
As a personal Music Director, Ronald has worked with Bunga Citra Lestari, Mahalini, Vidi Aldiano, Rossa, GAC, Afgan, and Agnez Mo. His portfolio of large-scale events includes the Asian Games 2018 Opening & Closing Ceremonies, the G20 Summit Gala Dinner in Bali, Expo 2020 Dubai, and Hannover Messe 2023 — representing Indonesia on the world stage.
From first concept to final downbeat — a complete musical vision for stages, screens, and studios.
Complete musical leadership for concerts, tours, state ceremonies, and television — repertoire design, band leadership, and show flow from rehearsal to downbeat.
Custom arrangements that honor the original song while elevating it for the moment — from intimate acoustic settings to full-scale stadium productions.
End-to-end record production — writing sessions, tracking, and delivery. Credits include AMI Awards-nominated work and releases for Indonesia's leading artists.
A session bassist since 1999, Ronald brings a player's instinct to every project — on stage, on record, and on air.
We start with your story — the artist, the audience, the moment the show needs to create.
Repertoire, arrangements, and band design take shape — every transition mapped before the first rehearsal.
Full-band rehearsals with the artist and production team until the show breathes on its own.
Calm, precise musical direction from soundcheck to the final note — broadcast-grade, every time.
Music Director & Arranger
Music Director & Arranger
Music Director & Arranger
Music Director
Music Director & Arranger
Music Director & Arranger
Music Director & Producer
Music Director & Arranger
Music Director & Arranger
Music Director & Arranger
Bunga Citra Lestari
Official Music Video
Rossa
Official Music Video
Naura Ayu
Official Music Video
Bunga Citra Lestari
Live in Kuala Lumpur
Mahalini
Live in Concert KL 2024
Bunga Citra Lestari
Studio Performance
Opening Ceremony
Gelora Bung Karno Stadium
Via Vallen
Indonesian Choice Awards 5.0 · #1 YouTube Trending 2018
Raisa
Indonesian Choice Awards
Raisa
Tokopedia Semarak Ramadan
Yamaha Worship Project
Live at Unlimited Worship Festival
Garena Free Fire
International E-Sports Grand Final · Jakarta
Original Composition
Ethnic-Modern Fusion Score · 2015
Danone AQUA
Brand Campaign · 2014
People and Inspiration
Documentary
A signature earphone born from years of live performance and studio precision. Tuned by Ronald Steven — built for musicians who demand both clarity and character, on stage and in the studio.
Music Director for the grand finale of Indonesian Idol Season XIV — the Result & Reunion show, broadcast live nationwide on RCTI.
Music Director for Mahalini's landmark KOMA concerts — Istora Senayan, Jakarta (14 February 2026) and Idea Live Arena, Kuala Lumpur (2 May 2026) — with a full live band.
Penata musik untuk singel Naura Ayu, mendampingi proses penulisan lirik dan produksi rekaman.
Nominated for Best Pop Music Arranger (Penata Musik Pop Terbaik) at the 26th Anugerah Musik Indonesia for "Kau" — Rossa & Boy William.
Composed "Indonesia Infinite Journey" and directed Indonesia's cultural showcase at the world's largest industrial trade fair, performed by Claudia Emmanuela Santoso.
Music Director for the G20 Presidency gala dinner in Bali — an ethnic-modern soundscape performed for world leaders and dignitaries.
Music Director for Indonesia's National Day at Expo 2020 Dubai, composing "We Are Indonesia" and representing Indonesian culture on the world stage.
Music Director for MLD Jazz Project Season 4's debut album, directing iconic Indonesian covers including "Pertama" — arranged and recorded in Jakarta.
Music Director for the 2018 Asian Games Opening & Closing Ceremonies at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta — broadcast to over one billion viewers.
First performed on Indonesian Idol in the early stages of the show — auditions and early eliminations — beginning a long relationship with the program.
Started professional career as a session musician and arranger in Jakarta's music scene — the journey is told in the "Jalan Musik Ronald Steven" documentary.
One billion+ viewers watched the Asian Games 2018 Opening & Closing Ceremonies — with Ronald leading the music at Gelora Bung Karno.
An ethnic-modern soundscape performed for world leaders at the G20 Presidency Gala Dinner — Indonesia's sound on a global stage.
Nominated at the AMI Awards 2023, Indonesia's most prestigious music honors, for production work with the country's leading artists.
Rossa & Boy William
Bunga Citra Lestari
Rossa
Naura Ayu
Bunga Citra Lestari
Bunga Citra Lestari
Bunga Citra Lestari
5 Wanita
Ray Prasetya
Sammy Simorangkir
MLD Jazz Project
Steve Tabalujan & Friends
Available for music direction, production, arrangement, and creative collaboration worldwide.
Tell us about your project — management responds within 1–2 business days.
Prefer direct contact? Management: management@rsteven.com · +62 817 81 8811 (Jitta Papilaya)
