Steve Taylor has a bachelor's degree in guitar performance from the University of Missouri KC. He has studied with world class artists such as Christopher Parkening, Douglas Niedt, Oscar Ghilia, and Pepe Romero.
While at the conservatory, Steve won the MTNA state and divisional competitions in classical guitar and competed in the MTNA finals. Steve has received recognition for his own compositions for guitar and small ensemble.
Several of Steve's compositions have been used by Hallmark for in-house productions, he has sold original music to DaySpring, and he has also received numerous first place ratings in the Neo Classical category for original music at Broadjam.com.
Steve recently received 2nd place in the 2009 Winfield Music Festival New Song Showcase for his song: You're A Part Of Me.
Steve performed several guitar solos on Dave Panico's smooth jazz CD - Joy Rid'n.
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Steve recently placed 2nd in the Winfield Music Festival New Song Showcase for You're A Part Of Me
Steve Taylor - Guitarist / Compo
Steve Taylor has a bachelor's degree in guitar performance from the University of Missouri KC. He has studied with world class artists such as Christopher Parkening, Douglas Niedt, Oscar Ghilia, and Pepe Romero.
While at the conservatory, Steve won the MTNA state and divisional competitions in classical guitar and competed in the MTNA finals. Steve has received recognition for his own compositions for guitar and small ensemble.
Several of Steve's compositions have been used by Hallmark for in-house productions, he has sold original music to DaySpring, and he has also received numerous first place ratings in the Neo Classical category for original music at Broadjam.com. Steve also recently performed guitar solos on a smooth jazz CD.