Anthony Corrado was raised in Brooklyn, New York by his Italian-born parents. His grandfather was a highly acclaimed violinist and classical guitarist who performed in Italy and the United States. Continuing in the family tradition, Anthony began teaching himself the guitar at the age of 8, then commenced formal musical training on the clarinet, tenor saxophone, flute, Irish flute, guitar, bass guitar, soprano and alto saxophones, and trumpet. He is an outstanding soloist and sight-reader and maintains all of his instruments at a professional level.