Michael is a St. Louis guitarist, banjoist, and songwriter with 14 years of guitar teaching experience. His musical background includes classical guitar study, traditional folk, and acoustic fingerstyle, as well as rock, blues, and jazz. He has performed with several bands in the St. Louis area and led his own band for decades, performing original music.

Michael welcomes students of all ages. His lessons combine guitar technique with music theory and give students the opportunity to explore songwriting. He brings a love of many styles to his teaching and encourages students to develop their skills through music they enjoy.