Mike has been teaching for over 22 years with a music education background which includes Berklee College of Music and 13 years private instruction.

Mike has been in the live scene since the age of 14 and has shared the stage with the bands Mr. Big , Poison, Alice in Chains, 3 Days Grace, and has toured from Maine to Miami and as far west as Chicago.

Mike also has extensive studio experience with Grammy award winning engineers/producers Dave Leonard and Jay Friggaletto.  He gigs during the weekend with his cover band in the areas top venues.

As an extremely versatile musician, Mike teaches everything from Rock, Funk, Blues, Metal/Shred to Reggae and Alternative styles, and is well-versed in Treble & Bass Clef and Tablature.  He has taught in Atlanta, South Florida, Los Angeles as well as the Greater Boston Area.