Guitar, Vocals, Percussion.
Corey got his first guitar when he was 10. A few years later, nothing seemed to matter as much as music.
In high school, Corey took every music appreciation and theory class offered, after which an instructor tutored him in theory and composition. After high school, he bought an 8 track recorder and began recording bands.
Corey moved to Hollywood to attend The Institute of Audio and Video Engineering. Graduating at the top of his class brought several opportunities in the audio industry, resulting in his hiring at Rumbo Recorders, a world class recording studio. "I like to say it was the funnest 10 years of my life, but I was in LA less than 5 years. I didn't sleep much". After moving to Kansas City, Corey expanded his home studio to include music instruction. He remains a sought-after instructor of guitar, bass, mandolin, and drums, as well as song writing and music production. His studio is located in Cedar Rapids, IA.
An insatiable appetite for music theory and history, and a love for world music continue to fuel him.
In 2017, Corey hooked up with Andrew and Nikki Philbrick who were replacing a departing guitarist. With experience in several genres of music, Corey is especially thrilled to be in a fun, energetic Irish band. As the backbone of the rhythm section in Blame not the Bard, it is impossible to ignore his presence in the music, yet, he can blend into the background nicely. "Im right where I want to be."
Besides playing guitar and percussion, and sharing song writing credits, Corey's studio, The Bakery, provides a relaxed atmosphere for recording the band. Researching folklore and history is also a hobby. Corey readily admits that when researching and writing a song, he is playing as well as working.
Corey loves everything involving his wife, his kids, and his dog. He also likes deep philosophical discussions and nice people.