Mike is a native of western Pennsylvania and holds a bachelor's degree in music education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a master's degree in percussion performance from Towson University. For the past 11 years, Mike's professional career has given him opportunities to teach instrumental music in many school settings, both public and private, to students in grades 3 through 12. Mike is an active member of the Baltimore music community as a pit musician and is a member of the eclectic indie rock duo, Sweater Electric.
