Guitar Center Tyler8966 S. Broadway Suite 160Tyler, TX
Steve Graham -
Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica, Ukulele -
Born and raised in Tyler, TX, Steve began playing guitar at age 12. Two years later, he took up the electric bass and has been playing bass in venues all over East Texas for over 30 years. While earning a BBA in Economics at UT Tyler he took some music courses as electives, graduating in 1991.
In November 1997, Steve embarked on the first of five annual European tours with a blues-rock trio, performing in Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and England. It was on that first tour that he discovered a passion for blues harmonica, and has been studying and playing the “blues harp” ever since (although still primarily a bassist by profession).
Since 2011, Steve has been playing bass with local favorites The Tuxedo Cats.
Guitar Center Tyler8966 S. Broadway Suite 160Tyler, TX
Carol King teaches guitar and ukulele, and has played for over 45 years with 19 years teaching experience. She studied classical guitar at Tyler Junior College, and earned certifications in both the "Guitar Masters" and "Ignite Guitar" programs. Her performance specialties include contemporary Christian, classic rock, pop, and country. Places she has served on include leading music with playing and singing at church, traveling on foreign missions, The Children’s Park of Tyler, Pine Cove Christian Camp, and other local organizations. Carol enjoys teaching fingerstyle and rhythm techniques. She loves focusing on beginners/intermediate, and for those wanting to improve on their skills and style. She believes that music is a special gift that can help express our emotions.
Guitar Center Tyler8966 S. Broadway Suite 160Tyler, TX
The Irish Mexican slings his guitar all over Texas pursuing musicianship of the highest standard. He began playing guitar at age six on a 1969 Alvarez dreadnaught instructed by his father. Learning all the open major and minor chords, the building blocks for acoustic rock & folk music was practiced and played.
It wasn't long and he was asking for an electric guitar. An agreement was made between teacher and student. That when he could play his father’s best song, "Needle and the Damage Done", perfectly, an electric guitar would be in his hands. A week later an Aria Pro II Les Paul style could be heard from the home every day after school through a no name amplifier.
His blue collar parents filled the home with the energy of Rock n' Roll. Chuck Berry’s greatest hits was the first record played on a Sears record player. The beginning of a record collection was alive and the study, love, and passion for music born. His mother played all the AC/DC records from 74' Jailbreak to Back in Black. Then she really opened her children's minds (Richard & Jarrod) with everything James Marshall Hendrix. After a long week of cutting glass his father would turn up the Pioneer 88's and get "Mellow Down Easy" with ZZ/Top. A pure Rock n' Roll family.
In the fifth grade for show and tell Richie gave his first guitar lesson to his class with a five question quiz. By this time an Ibanez Destroyer was in the arsenal with a Peavey 20-watt amp. Confidence was building up enough to perform in a band. The debut was at the Elks Lodge B.P.O.E 1832 in Pasadena, TX with Harry and the other Country. A red Ibanez Destroyer was pulled from a case labeled "the Music Man” and hit the stage with a bundle of nerves and a pocket full of chords. Following the changes of "Your Cheatin' Heart" and " Whiskey Trip" lead to the versatility of the guitarist.
Now exposed to working musicians, the young guitar player began playing in bands across the Houston-Metro music scene professionally at age 13. Honing the craft by live performances and formal study of the instrument by local instructors showed progression. Being a listener in the audience strummed his heart as well. Listening to local bands brought the opportunity for auditions to perform out across the Lone Star State and the mid-West. These tours across the Mid-West, Ark-la-TX, and the Gulf coast sparked a voice. By age seventeen the lead guitarist was also the lead singer of his own group named ENSYDE.
After quitting high school to play music then returning to graduate with a music scholarship. Jazz and Classical music was flooding into ears and heart of this striving musician. Through his study at San Jacinto Jr. College writing, recording and performing his Progressive Rockin Latin Jazz Funk Texas sling style was constant. Local producers and production companies worked to land a record deal. A couple strikes of interest developed into broken production deals sending the music back home to Texas from Los Angeles, California.
You can hear that the passion has never died when you hear the driving orchestrated sound of self-produced TxGtrSlinger, Richard E. Callahan.
Guitar Center Tyler8966 S. Broadway Suite 160Tyler, TX
Colin first started playing drums when he was 4 years old, learning under radio host Mike Harper. He went on from there to study his craft, playing on Sundays for his local church, leading his section in his High School Drumline, and performing in various percussion ensembles. He is currently pursuing a Music Degree at Tyler Junior College with 15 years of percussion experience behind him. He specializes in rock, metal, country, worship, pop, and blues.
Guitar Center Tyler8966 S. Broadway Suite 160Tyler, TX
Ryne has been an instructor for the last 6 years, with a passion for helping all ages in achieving their musical goals. Alongside his teaching career Ryne has been a first call touring/session guitar player in the Texas Music Scene for 7 years. He uses this experience to give his students the knowledge they need to succeed in any style or desired musical goal!
Discover the joy of music with personalized lessons from experienced instructors at Guitar Center. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, we offer lessons for all ages and skill levels in guitar, bass, drums, piano, and more. Our Tyler, Texas network of professional musicians is ready to help you achieve your musical goals. Start your musical journey today and find your perfect instructor at Guitar Center!
