Hailing from Alberta, Canada, Daryl Stevenett weaves together a rich tapestry of guitar styles inspired by the artists who shaped his childhood. Icons like Valdy, Dan Hill, and Gordon Lightfoot, which were the soundtrack of his youth, sparking a deep love for music. As he grew, his passion expanded to the intricate melodies of James Taylor, Jim Croce, and José Feliciano. He devoured their records, studying every note, often playing late into the night when he was supposed to be asleep - his guitar his closest companion in the darkness.
At just 12 years old, Daryl’s journey truly began when his father bought him his first guitar from a pawn shop. A year later, he took on a unique job - driving his mother around their rural community as she collected data for the Canadian census. The money she earned went toward something that would change his life forever: his first "real" guitar, a used Suzuki classical, priced at around $80. His mother drove him over a hundred miles every Saturday to Calgary where she hired a classical guitar teacher from Spain to instruct Daryl. That moment ignited a lifelong passion - playing, performing, writing, and winning awards at several folk festivals as a teenager.
Daryl’s musical journey has taken him across the U.S., from intimate venues to grand stages, even performing aboard cruise ships in Australia. His talent as a guitar player and singer led him into the world of commercial music, crafting jingles for radio and television - some of which still air today.
Forever a student of the acoustic guitar, Daryl draws inspiration from modern finger-style legends like Chet Atkins, Tommy Emmanuel, Mike Daws and Doyle Dykes - artists who, through platforms like YouTube, have pushed the boundaries of acoustic guitar inspiring countless musicians all over the globe. He credits them, along with the generosity of fellow players sharing their craft, for fueling his own evolution as an artist.
For Daryl, music is more than just notes and melodies - it’s a passion that drives him every single day. Creativity is the heartbeat of his journey, and his mission remains clear: to grow, to inspire, and to share the magic of music with the world.
At just 12 years old, Daryl’s journey truly began when his father bought him his first guitar from a pawn shop. A year later, he took on a unique job - driving his mother around their rural community as she collected data for the Canadian census. The money she earned went toward something that would change his life forever: his first "real" guitar, a used Suzuki classical, priced at around $80. His mother drove him over a hundred miles every Saturday to Calgary where she hired a classical guitar teacher from Spain to instruct Daryl. That moment ignited a lifelong passion - playing, performing, writing, and winning awards at several folk festivals as a teenager.
Daryl’s musical journey has taken him across the U.S., from intimate venues to grand stages, even performing aboard cruise ships in Australia. His talent as a guitar player and singer led him into the world of commercial music, crafting jingles for radio and television - some of which still air today.
Forever a student of the acoustic guitar, Daryl draws inspiration from modern finger-style legends like Chet Atkins, Tommy Emmanuel, Mike Daws and Doyle Dykes - artists who, through platforms like YouTube, have pushed the boundaries of acoustic guitar inspiring countless musicians all over the globe. He credits them, along with the generosity of fellow players sharing their craft, for fueling his own evolution as an artist.
For Daryl, music is more than just notes and melodies - it’s a passion that drives him every single day. Creativity is the heartbeat of his journey, and his mission remains clear: to grow, to inspire, and to share the magic of music with the world.
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