Paul Kramer was born in Detroit “Rock City!” He has been playing guitar for over three decades.

Christened “Detroit’s Best Rock Guitarist,” he defeated over 1,000 contestants in the state inaugural competition in 1989.

In the last 19 years, Paul has played at over 2,000 music workshops & trade show clinics for Korg, Marshall, and Vox.

Chances are, you’ve heard Paul play guitar on Utube and car commercial or sports telecasts. 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; • Stu Hamm; • Billy Sheehan (Mr.Big); • Phil Keaggy; • Buddy Guy, • Peter Tork (The Monkees) and • Gary Shea (Alcatrazz & New England).

Formally trained in Classical and Jazz guitar, Paul taught privately for 20 years. Among his thousands of students was John Lowery (a.k.a. John5).

Paul had two successful Detroit rock bands, "Pleezer and CODA," in the late 80's and early 90's.

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 around the globe.

For over six years, Paul served as Product Manager of VOX Amplification, Korg ToneWorks Effects, and Tuner products.

Paul has released two solo instrumental CD's, "Seasons in 1996" and "The Red Planet in 2000." He is currently in Detroit finishing a new CD project, "Plain Vu" with Sponge Vocalist Vinnie, Joe Satriani drummer Jeff Campitelli, bass guitarist Richard (Guido) Milligan, and WSG Jimmie Bones on keyboards.

Mr. Kramer has also performed with "Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels" and Jazz fusion group "Orange Lake Drive."