FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 20, 2004 Waco, Texas-Although his musician father introduced him to the guitar years after he had been playing the saxophone and other instruments, Cory Stone realized that it was his instrument of choice. After the eye opening insight into who he really was took place, Cory locked himself in his room and practiced day and night endlessly. After graduating from the University of New Mexico with a degree in music, he joined renowned guitarist/composer Federico Jim.