Steve Cunningham Music

Specialties

Steve teaches a variety of styles on many types of guitars, such as the dobro, lap steel, bass, along with ukulele and mandolin to name a few. With over thirty years of teaching experience and playing live all over the world, he is the consumate professional and the ideal instructor. No matter whether you are a beginner or seasoned musician, with his «fretboard friendly» approach he will provide you with a customized curriculum designed for your individual needs. To get a feel for the different styles and instruments he plays, please visit his web site.

Meet the Business Owner

Steve C.

Business Owner

Rochester, NY native Steve Cunningham began playing guitar at age 14, where he was influenced by such diverse artists as Led Zeppelin, Pat Metheny, Yes, and the Brecker Brothers, as well as classical and bluegrass music. In 1995, Steve relocated to Atlanta, where he began playing the lap steel, immersing himself in the styles of David Lindley, western-​swing great Tom Morrell, and Sacred Steel player Aubrey Ghent.

One of the most in-​demand guitarists on the Atlanta scene, Steve performs over 200 dates a year playing jazz, R&B, rock, funk, gospel, country, blues, pop and western-​swing among other styles. He has played with Grammy nominated Susan Tedeschi, long-​time members of the James Brown band, and Grammy Award winner William Bell, as well as opening for Jeff Beck, The Barenaked Ladies, Kool and the Gang, Dream Theatre, The Four Tops, Chuck Mangione, Eddie Money, and Blondie.