Private Lessons with Mike
Mike
Mike began his musical journey playing Rock guitar and later attended
St.Francis Xavier University in Antigonish Nova Scotia where he earned a BA in music with a concentration in Jazz Guitar and Composition.
After graduation Mike travelled the world doing numerous contracts on cruise ships as a
house showband musician backing up a wide variety of acts.
In 2003 Mike moved to Winnipeg where performed in local cover bands, Kathy Kennedy Blues
Band, Rainbow Stage, Jazz combos,and the Ron Paley Big Band.
By 2020 Mike had earned a Masters Degree in Jazz performance from McGill
University.
He has published nine articles in the international publication Guitar
Player Magazine, and released two EP’s as a leader.
He has studied with master guitarists Wayne Krantz, OZ Noy, Rodney Jones (Juilliard) and Nir Felder
and also taught at the University of Prep Studies for the University of Manitoba where he has also been a guest clinician.