Howard McCullough began performing professionally at the age of 11 in his hometown of Galesburg, Illinois. At 14 he officially became the Assistant Organist at his Church.
He studied classical organ at Drake University, during this time he was the Choral director of several churches and official accompanist for the Kansas City Conservatoire of Music and the Kansas City Ballet. He also spent his evenings playing modern entertainment style at night clubs and restaurants.
During a holiday in England in 1970 Howard was persuaded to join the Baldwin Piano and Organ Company, Europe and become Organ Division Manager of Baldwin Europe.