About Us
A Message from the President of Korg USA
As we approach its 30th anniversary, I am thrilled about the relaunch of our education division, SoundTree, at Korg USA. SoundTree plays a crucial role in our mission to integrate cutting-edge technology into classrooms and enhance the learning experience for students and educators alike. Our team, composed of industry experts, professional educators, and performing musicians, is committed to providing innovative tools and resources that empower educators to create dynamic and engaging classrooms.
This all would not be possible without the unwavering dedication and visionary leadership of our former president, Michael Kovins. His passion for music education and pioneering vision were instrumental in shaping SoundTree's mission. As the driving force
behind SoundTree, Kovins' commitment to the music technology industry continues to inspire our work and innovation.
As we look ahead, I am excited about the opportunities that lie before us and the continued growth of SoundTree. Thank you for your enduring commitment to our mission and for being part of the Korg USA family.
Joe Castronovo
President and CEO
The education division of Korg USA, or SoundTree,
serves the Education market in a way no other manufacturer or distributor can...
Simply put, our focus is on education.
Teaching with technology has become the standard way of delivering instruction in classrooms today. Many students who come to our classrooms are being prepared for careers that do not yet exist. This unknown path is sure to include technology and today’s schools are embracing the latest tools and technological innovations for delivering enhanced instruction.
From interactive music technology rooms to multimedia computer labs, technology can be a powerful tool for educators, but knowing exactly what you need and the best ways to integrate it into a classroom can be daunting.
Our Education Technology Specialists are experienced industry experts, professional educators, and performing musicians who can help you create a technology solution that will meet your needs today and provide enrichment to your program for years to come.
We will be happy to speak with you about your goals, guide you through equipment selections, and, when you're ready, provide you with a preliminary project quote. We look forward to hearing from you.
Our Team
Walt Straiton
Director of Korg Education
SoundTree
walters@korgusa.com
Gail Liebold
Office Administrator
SoundTree
gaill@soundtree.com
Stephen DeSalvo
Education Technology Specialist
North-East/New England Region
stephend@soundtree.com
Ken Greene
Education Technology Specialist
Mid-South/Southern Region
keng@korgusa.com
Mission Statement
Specializing in turnkey learning systems for education that integrate electronic music instruments, audio recording and production components, video production tools, and music software, SoundTree provides advice, planning, complete installation services, staff training, and after-purchase support. With SoundTree, you get more than a company that sells technology. You get a long-term support specialist who will work with you as an educational partner.
"When a school needs assistance planning a music lab facility--from room layout, to furniture, to hardware, to software--I always recommend SoundTree. No one else in the music education industry, in my experience, delivers the comprehensive guidance, expertise, and ongoing support, all in one package, that SoundTree does."
David Brian Williams, PhD
Professor Emeritus, Illinois State University
Co-author with Peter Webster, Experiencing Music Technology
Korg Brands
Since 1963, KORG USA Inc. has been a sales and marketing leader in the music industry as the exclusive US distributor of the world’s finest musical instrument brands. At KORG USA, we don't collect brands. We build them.
Visit the KORG USA website to learn more.
We also distribute Novation, M-Audio, Akai, Casio, Focusrite, QSC, PreSonus, Mackie, Shure, Audio-Technica, AKG, Blue, RØDE, Sennheiser, Logitech, Hosa, On-Stage, Gator Frameworks, AVID, Sibelius, Soundbeam, and much more.
Contact your SoundTree Education Technology Specialist for assistance.