Michael, a native of Milford, New Jersey, discovered a passion for music at a young age when he began studying guitar. He holds a B.S. in Music and Sound Recording from the University of New Haven and an M.Sc. in Sound and Music for Interactive Games from Leeds Beckett University.

Throughout his career, Michael has worked in numerous recording studios in the greater New York and Los Angeles metropolitan areas, facilitating the recording and production of diverse musical ensembles and styles. As an educator, Michael has taught courses in recording technology, synthesis, electronic music performance, music production, and video game audio. His teaching philosophy emphasizes hands-on learning and real-world applications, preparing students to excel in the rapidly evolving field of music technology.