After the recovery from a head injury Oct 2006, Derek discovered the immediate abilities to play the piano. Derek is listed on the Wisconsin Medical Society's prestigious list of Savant's. Derek has also been diagnosed with "Synesthesia", and is currently the only medically documented case of this nature in the world.
Have you performed in front of an audience?
Speaking and performances 2011
www.derekamatomusic.com
Your musical influences
Dream Theater - Dave Matthews - Queensryche - Prince
What equipment do you use?
Derek plays 6-12 string acoustic guitars, all electric guitars, bass, piano, keyboards, and percussion