Caleb H. Best has studied guitar from the age of twelve. He was awarded a Presidential Scholarship to study classical guitar at Kilgore College under the direction of Jason Gautney. In addition to private teaching, Caleb has participated in solo and group performances throughout East and Central Texas. He has performed in Master classes with Jorge Morel, Adam Del Monte, and Ernesto Garcia de Leon. Caleb holds both a Bachelors Degree in classical guitar performance and a Masters Degree in guitar performance from Southern Methodist University where he studied with Robert Guthrie. Caleb is a fan of the Dallas Mavericks and Texas Rangers. He enjoys playing guitar for both work and pleasure.

Vanessa Corder began playing guitar when she was xis years old. She began her professional training on guitar at Collin County Community College where she studied with Sabine Madriguera. Vanessa is currently finishing her Bachelors of Music degree st Southern Methodist University under the direction of Dr. Robert Guthrie where she is the recipient of the C.S.Constance Scholarship among other financial awards. Vanessa plans to continue her education with a masters depgree at SMU. She currently teaches privately as well as at Gray School of Music, and frequently performs for events such as dinner parties, weddings, and business luncheons. In July of 2006, she wonscond place in the Eastfield College Guitar Festival and Competition. Along with her love of music and teaching, Vanessa enjoys spending time with her husband and family, knitting, scrapbooking, and traveling.

Dianne Guthrie has taught guitar for the past 26 years. She received degrees from the University of Texas and the University of Memphis. Her advanced training and certification are in the Suzuki School of Music. Mrs. Guthrie has performed in master classes with Giovanni DeChiaro, Robert Guthrie, Marcelo Kayath, the Michael Newman/Laura Oltman duo, Carlo Pezzimenti, and David Tannenbaum. She studied with John Stover (University of Memphis), Tom Johnson (U.N.T.), and Robert Guthrie (S.M.U.). Mrs. Guthrie has given solo and ensemble performances in churches, schools, and universities. For 5 years, she was a member of “Rosewood,” an all-woman guitar ensemble. She co-authored the book Guitar Hymns Glorifying Him, and has led worship with guitar in many church services. Mrs. Guthrie is also an award-winning artist and metal smith. Mrs. Guthrie’s son is an Information Technology Consultant and her daughter is a Physical Therapist in Dallas. Her husband, Robert Guthrie, is a well-known guitarist and head of the guitar program at S.M.U.

Eddie Healy began his study of the classical guitar with Dr. Enric Madriguera. He went on to study with Tom Johnson at the University of North Texas, and received his Bachelor’s Degree in classical guitar performance there. He then completed a Master of Music degree with Robert Guthrie at Southern Methodist University. He was awarded a scholarship from the Dallas Federation of Music Clubs, and was the recipient of the Alice Jones-Berding scholarship in 1995.

Eddie currently teaches at The University of Texas at Dallas, Eastfield College, the Spring Creek and Central Park campuses of the Collin County Community College District and the Gray School of Music. He also performs regularly as soloist, accompanist and ensemble member in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.

His original compositions are performed by both professional and student groups in the area. Some of them were utilized as competition pieces by the Collin College One O’Clock Guitar Ensemble when they received First Prize in the Large College Ensemble category at the University of Texas at Brownsville Guitar Ensemble Competition in 2007. The guitar trio in which he plays received second place in the University/Professional category at the same competition using his pieces. He is currently pursuing his PhD at the University of Texas at Dallas with his first guitar instructor, Dr. Madriguera, serving as his advisor.

King Kun Ng has 11 years teaching experience,and he has taught from elementary school level to university level. He has also performed over in Malaysia, China, and the United States. He was invited to perform in Malaysia Twin Tower for Younger Work of Art program in 1999, during his 2^nd semester of college. In the same year, he was also invited by the Kuala Lumpur Orchestral Association to perform for their concert. In 2000, King won his first prize in the first Selangor State & KL guitar competition in Malaysia. After obtaining his diploma, he went to XiAn China to further his study. In 2002, he won the special prize in the instrument group of 1^st Western China Instrument, Vocal, and Dancing Competition. In 2004, he received a full scholarship from SMU for his study in Artist Certificate program and Master’s degree. During this time period, he has also taught guitar classes in SMU. He is one of the members of a church worship team. King has specially noted “without the support of my lovely wife, Khing Shyuan Ng, I would not make it this far and I thank God for all of this.” They have added a new family member, Timothy, in December 2006.

Daniel Rodriguez taught himself to play the guitar and the bass at a very young age. He began his musical path by listening to musicians at his church, and attempting to reproduce the finger patterns and sounds he heard. With constant exposure to his brothers’ heavy metal guitar music, Mr. Rodriguez developed his natural musical ability and became an accomplished guitarist. He earned a Bachelor and a Masters of Music in Classical Guitar Performance at Southern Methodist University while studying with Robert Guthrie. Since graduating, Daniel has been teaching and performing in the Dallas area. He plays for many weddings, philanthropic events as well as rock concerts in Deep Ellum. He is currently composing music for his first solo rock CD as well as a solo classical guitar CD, which will be released soon. Mr. Rodriguez performs at Hillcrest Church in the worship band. Mr. Rodriguez enjoys volunteering in his community, weightlifting, watching movies, and visiting with his family.