“Exceptional talent with virtuoso technique” writes Mike Cimballa, music critic and violinist with the Charlotte Symphony of Mr.Korbanic’s lyrical interpretations. Born and educated in Pittsburgh, He earned a masters degree  guitar performance from Carnegie Mellon University studying with Jim Ferla and additional study with Tom Kitka from Duquense University. He is currently the lead guitarist with the John Parker band and "Rock the Yacht" bands, touring the east coast and focusing on rock from the 70' to today.

   As and educator, he has been teaching privately for over 20 years working with ages from 5 to 80 working with all styles of music. He  has  also been on the faculty of Chatham University and currently teaching at CCAC. 

Some noted performances have been with Russ Friedman and the Rippingtons, the Three Rivers Arts Festival, the Pittsburgh Opera, Pittsburgh Arts Council,and live on WQED-FM in Pittsburgh. He has released a CD of original guitar compositions and the world premiere of Robert Maggio’s “Traveling Songs” and has recorded with Arabesque Records.