Michael is a performing musician who first showed promise as a musician at the age of 3. After hearing some tunes played on a piano, he amazed his parents by exactly replicating them--not unlike many of the students Music Place has served over the years! As his natural musicianship was nurtured and his intersts grew, Michael studied piano, drums, guitar and bass. He also enjoys singing and making up harmonies.

Over the years, friends and families from the churches where he served noticed the unique combination of a great connection with kids and Michael's musical gifts and versatility. Families began to ask him to teach their kids. It was all very organic. Later when he married his wife Lisa and served on the mission field in Germany, he added his music gifts to her calling as a worship leader, and they became a great team.  In 2023, family needs brought them back to the Bay Area where his wife leads the worship band, and Michael regularly employs his versatility to participate in the band with whatever instrument is needed.

In 2024, Michael was invited to join The Music Place by its founders, Mike and Janice Morris who attend the church where Michael and his wife serve weekly. They were impressed with his joyful countenance and skillful playing. With an enthusiastic personality and love for both music and kids, it was a natural addition to his skill set to also be trained to teach the youngest children using the signature Early Music Awareness program.

In his spare time, Michael enjoys photogaphy, biking and tinkering with old cameras.

Teaching Style

Michael is a fun, creative, and energetic teacher whose love for music and teaching radiates through everything he does.

Instruments

Acoustic guitar

  • Drums
  • Bass
  • Guitar
  • Piano
  • Instrument Survey
  • Early Music Awareness

Languages

  • English
  • German

Locations

  • Lawrence (Sunnyvale)
  • Koch Lane
  • Baywood

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