Gospel, contemporary, and jazz pianist with 18+ years of playing experience and 4+ years of professional performance and teaching. If you want to play for a church, I can help you as well.

I know Mikey from my 29:11 Church family, and am grateful to be able to learn from him and play alongside him! Mikey is not only an incredible musician, but a caring friend, husband and father. His knowledge and professionalism excels more than just behind the keyboard in many other ways, such as programming, composing, and producing! I appreciate how he teaches and shares his ideas with me and our team. Traveling to events out of state to play with Mikey has shown his level of commitment to excellence, preparation and leadership with our team and has inspired me and others to learn more about the piano and keys world.

I've known Michael for the longest time, playing music with him in school band but also geeking out with him about all things music when we hang out. There are three big reasons that taking lessons with Michael is worth your time and money. First, his understanding of music and the piano is so deep and profound. It goes way beyond just knowing music theory and the “right things to play.” He understands why music is so compelling to us as humans and is able to play music that deeply moves people. Second, not only does he understand music and theory but he is able to explain concepts clearly and simply so that anyone at any level can understand. I thought I knew a thing or two about music but to this day I learn so much from him and his explanations that I’ve taken with me on my musical journey. Finally, the one thing that is overlooked when looking for a piano teacher is who the piano teacher is as a person. Michael is a person that is characterized by passion. He is passionate about the music but he is also passionate about caring for people in his life. Not only will you be changed by what you learn musically, but you will be changed by who he is as a person. After all, that’s also what moves us about music, the stories of the people who are making the music we love. Take lessons with him, just do it!

I’ve known Michael for several years now and have had the privilege of playing with him, as well as, be a listener in the audience. In every situation his excellence, musicality and technique shines through. His musical diversity is refreshing. Michael’s ability to play many styles is a gift that gives him a unique qualification in his ability to teach. If you are beginner or intermediate he’s the teacher for you! I encourage you to start today and watch how you grow in your musical giftings too!

Michael is a great teacher because he learns how you learn and teaches you the best way for you! I took some online piano lessons from Michael and within just a couple of lessons I was able to play the melody of Amazing Grace! I highly recommend taking lessons from him!