Stephen Emmanuel’s guitar journey began in a small Tamil Nadu town, with an old acoustic and a spark lit by his mother’s simple chords. Self-taught, fueled by borrowed chord books, and inspired by school assemblies, Stephen carved his way into music with sheer determination. Despite limited resources, he absorbed the sounds of Guns N' Roses, Joe Satriani, and Metallica, and eventually became the lead guitarist of the band Adonai. With melody at the heart of his playing and storytelling in every solo, Stephen champions a style that favors soul over speed. Today, his music reflects both his humble beginnings and his deep belief in playing with purpose—and it’s this clarity that continues to resonate with every note he plays.