Bobby Nelson
Keyboards/Digital Recording, Dance Products

As a product specialist for Korg USA’s keyboard, dance and recording product, Bobby Nelson conducts clinics and training sessions at a variety of U.S. music dealers, and also assists with new product development. He brings with him a wealth of musical knowledge and experience.

Well versed in all phases of performance, composition and recording, Bobby is a working musician who currently performs with no fewer than three bands in his home state of NJ, including his fusion band, Motion Theory.

Though proficient in almost every style of music, Bobby is a jazz lover and an aficionado of classical music. He performs in a big band setting with the MuzzMan Swing Band, and has played at Carnegie Hall, the 92nd St Y (both in New York), and with the San Francisco Symphony (as part of the Twentieth Century Music Group) and the New Jersey Percussion Ensemble.

Bobby has played on numerous movie soundtracks, TV and radio commercials as well. His composition, SunStone, for percussion quartet, was chosen for performance at the Charles Ives New Music Festival.

Rob Math
Guitar and Recording Products

Rob Math began playing guitar at the age of eight. After graduating from
Berklee College of Music, he caught the attention of many top record
producers and artists with his unique and soulful guitar playing. Rob blends
elements of "blistering" Texas blues, cutting edge hard rock, jazz, outside
fusion and country into a style that (is) all his own. His use of smooth
melodic lines coupled with lightning fast shredding sparks an interest in
all who hear him play.

As a session guitarist, Rob has played on recordings for Paula Abdul,
O-Town, Annabella Lwin of Bow Wow Wow, and Billie Myers. In addition, he is
also a published songwriter (DreamWorks SKG) whose music can be heard in
movies such as The Skulls 2 (Universal Pictures) as well as the WB TV show
Maybe it's me.

As a Guitar amplification, effects and digital audio product specialist for
Korg USA, Rob uses his extensive live and studio experience to provide "real
world" applications during demonstrations and training sessions. Rob's
superb guitar playing, along with solid teaching experience and technical
knowledge, makes him a welcome addition to Korg USA's current tour of
clinics and product training.

FREDDY DEMARCO
Guitar and Recording Product Specialist

Freddy DeMarco is an in-demand session player and live guitarist hailing from the Midwest . His formal music training includes string bass studies at Ohio University and Jazz studies at Cleveland State . While attending school, Freddy competed in numerous guitar competitions throughout the Midwest (emerging as a winner or finalist each time).

He then went on to spend several years touring with various casino and hotel acts, where he gained experience playing various styles of music such as Pop, Rock, Blues, Country and Jazz. After developing a style that blended various musical styles together, he went on to form a guitar act, The DeMarco Brothers Band, which highlighted his guitar virtuosity.

Throughout his career as a live guitarist, Freddy has played with an impressive array of artists, including Warrant, Steve Vai and Mike Keneally, as well as opening tour slots for Zakk Wylde, Michael Schenker, and Nuno Bettencourt, among others. He’s also well versed in studio engineering and session playing, and has been a featured player and arranger on many CD projects.

Richard Formidoni
Technology Products

Richard Formidoni wears many hats–engineer, keyboardist, guitarist, bassist, drummer, and DJ, to name a few.  From creating sounds to composing ragas for sitar to mastering albums, his vast musical experience makes him a Swiss-army knife for all things audio. 

Rich has studied keyboard with Chris Brubeck and other influential musicians, and has been honing his skills through live performance and composition for 20+ years. Mainly a jazz and blues player, his improvisational skills and quick ear make him a flexible performer. An avid guitarist as well, Rich has built his own solid body electric guitar from scratch.

In addition to having played on a variety of commercial recordings, Rich has designed and provided training and support for over 100 home and commercial recording studios throughout New York City. 

From his many years of retail experience, Rich recognizes the importance of staying on top of cutting-edge music and recording technology. His performance and people skills, energetic demeanor and technological know-how make him an effective trainer for Korg USA’s dealer network and valued end users.

Paul Kramer
Guitar Amplification, Effect and Recording Product Specialist

Paul Kramer has been playing guitar for over three decades. Christened “Detroit’s Best Rock Guitarist,” he defeated over 1,000 contestants in their inaugural competition in 1989. In the last 17 years, Paul has played at over 1,500 music workshop clinics for Korg, Marshall and Vox.

Chances are, you’ve heard Paul play guitar on a car commercial or sports telecast. He’s worked on projects for some of the largest scoring and film production houses in Detroit. His previous performance resume includes countless studio and live appearances with artists including Mark Farner (Grand Funk); Rob Tyner (MC5); Ted Nugent; Derek St. Holmes &  Cliff Davies (Nugent Drummer& Producer); Stu Hamm; Billy Sheehan (Mr.Big); Phil Keaggy; Buddy Guy and Gary Shea (Alcatrazz & New England).
         
Formally trained in Classical and Jazz guitar, Paul taught privately for 20 years. During the 90s, he was the senior Guitar Product Specialist for Korg Inc., displaying his extraordinary playing abilities at NAMM conventions and in-store appearances. For over six years, Paul served as Product Manager of VOX Amplification and Korg ToneWorks Effects and Tuner products.

Paul is currently touring the globe as a guitar evangelist for Korg USA and KORG Inc., demonstrating Marshall, VOX, Korg and ToneWorks products in addition to his product voicing duties.

Aaron Barnhart
Technology Product Specialist

Aaron Barnhart is one of Korg USA’s Technology Specialists, and his primary responsibilities include educating dealers and end-users on Korg Products in the Western US Regions.

Aaron resides in Los Angeles and comes to Korg USA with a strong background in music performance, MIDI and synthesis, analog and digital audio, and music retail.

He holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Production and Engineering from Berkelee College of Music, and a Master of Music in Inter-media Technology from the University of Oregon. Most recently, he was a Graduate Teaching Fellow at the University of Oregon, lecturing students on the principles of sound design and synthesis. Previously, he spent five years at Full Sail Recording Academy in Orlando, initially as a Lab Specialist and then as Associate Course Director in MIDI.

Aaron is also an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, and in addition, his background in audio engineering and systems design, synthesis and programming has afforded him the opportunity to work and tour with many major performing acts, including Mary J. Blige as her system designer and Pro Tools Technician.

Aaron is a very valuable asset to Korg USA, and his wealth of knowledge in all facets of the music performance and education affords a unique learning opportunity for everyone he comes in contact with.