Steven Sam Staryk, OC (born in Toronto, 27 April 1932) is a Canadian violin virtuoso. Born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada of Ukrainian descent, began his musical education at 7 year old at the Harbord Collegiate Institute. He pursued further violin studies with Albert Pratz at The Royal Conservatory of Music (Toronto) and in New York City. In 1951, he was one of the Symphony Six who were denied permission to enter the United States. He was runner-up to Salvatore Accardo in the International Competition for Musical Performers in Geneva, 1956. No first prize was awarded that year.