Gary Maestro Cores

Gary (Maestro) Cores, DMA


Pianist / Keyboardist / Vocalist / Producer / Freelance Beer Tester
Doctorate of Music in Classical Composition and Arrangement – California Institute of the Arts
Residing in Phoenix Arizona, Gary is on his continuing journey to earn his place in the ever so evolving musical landscape. Being on stage since 1976 and working within the classical music scene for 20 plus years, he has performed with the Phoenix, Houston and LA Symphony Orchestras. Gary is currently writing and producing film scores, symphonic metal songs (His current obsession) and music for global performing DJs - DJ Professor, DJ Ramsey & DJ Ascension. On his journey, Gary was introduced to an African percussion group. He went on to write several compositions for the group that were recorded on 4 albums. In 2021-22, Gary was contracted to completely rescore and record the entire soundtrack of Pink Floyd's "The Wall" for a new video production. For the last 16 years, Gary (affectionately nicknamed Maestro by his fellow musicians) has contributed his skills as a keyboardist & vocalist to several rock, pop and tribute bands. Don’t Look Back - A tribute to Boston, Listen to The Music - A Tribute to the Doobie Brothers performing as Michael McDonald, White Wing Dove – A Tribute to Stevie Nicks, Dead or Alive – A Tribute to Bon Jovi, One More Night – A Tribute to Phil Collins and Genesis, Candle In The Wind – A Tribute to Elton John, Starting Over – A Tribute to John Lennon, Nowhere Men – Music of the Beatles, Celluloid Floyd – 70’s dance music & Renegade Suite, a progressive rock band.