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Michael has been a musician his entire life, starting first in youth orchestra on double bass. Michael eventually found his way to percussion in middle school, where he played in Concert Band. Soon after that he joined The Erie All City Marching Band on bass drum, helping the band win multiple AAA Championships and countless Best Percussion awards. Michael went on to compete with Presque Isle Percussion Ensemble, a traveling indoor marching drumline. During this time Michael entered into high school where he was introduced to the genre of Jazz, beginning his work on drum set. It was also in high school when Michael joined his first band SAFOOMA with friends from school. Michael decided to continue his passion for music at Mercyhurst University where he majored in music with a concentration in percussion.

During his undergraduate studies Michael played in many ensembles such as jazz ensemble, wind ensemble, and choir. Also, while at Mercyhurst he helped found his first gigging band, The Monks Brew. They played both standard jazz repertoire as well as original music. Playing out helped Michael meet other like minded musicians, which led to the creation of many more bands. Michael plays not only jazz music but rock, blues, pop, and folk. After the completion of his undergraduate degree, Michael would attend Cleveland State University in the pursuit of a Masters of Music degree with a concentration in Jazz Studies in percussion.

All these musical experiences laid the groundwork for an opportunity to teach. With an extensive background in all sorts of music, Michael has developed a broad approach to teaching percussion. He is not solely interested in the classical approach to learning music. Michael looks forward to passing down knowledge and real life experience. After all, in the words of Albus Dumbledore "Music [is] a magic beyond all we do..."