Michael is a graduate of Cal State Fullerton where he recently received his B.M. Degree in tuba performance in 2023. Michael’s private teachers have included Anthony Mazzaferro, David Holben, and Gabriel Sears. Michael holds associations as a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and the International Tuba-Euphonium Association.

In his professional setting, Michael enjoys his career as a freelance musician and dedicated instructor. Within the performance scene, he has played with several regional orchestras, chamber ensembles, brass quintets, wind ensembles, etc. His ensemble experience has included playing in Symphony Irvine, Huntington Beach Symphony Orchestra, Southland Wind Ensemble, Los Angeles Brass Alliance, Citrus City Brass, and serves as a substitute for Dana Point Symphony, Dana Point Brass Quintet, La Mirada Symphony, Pacific Brass Ensemble, etc. As an instructor, Michael currently coaches at Ramirez Intermediate School, Eleanor Roosevelt High School, and Katella High School. He is also a private lessons instructor, maintaining a small studio within Eastvale and Anaheim.

In his free time, Michael enjoys spending quality time with his friends, going on hikes, trying out new restaurants, playing video games, reading, arranging music for brass, and doing yoga. Michael currently resides in Fullerton, CA.