Hey. I'm Mike. Putting two and two together, I assume you came to this part of my website to read more about me...

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Well...

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I have been composing, arranging, and mixing audio professionally for about 15 years now. I have written music from woodwind quintets to brass bands to orchestras to electronic. My time in the military has given me the opportunity to really exercise my creative muscle for all these different ensembles. It keeps me writing. I just love composing and producing music. My end-goal, however, is to compose music for film, TV, and videogames. One of my default playlists on Spotify is listening to soundtracks from big names like Hans Zimmer, Thomas Newman, Danny Elfman, Alan Silvestri, Michael Giacchino, John Williams, and then there are dudes, who up until a several years ago, I had never heard of like Marco Beltrami, Bear McCreary, Paul Haslinger, John Ottman, and Brian Tyler, but are also powerhouses in their own right. All of these films, TV, and video game composers have inspired me as a composer and it is definably reflected in my writing style. 

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On that same token, I've recorded and mixed everything from soloists to wind bands. It is definitely one of my loves. The idea of capturing audio is a feeling unmatched by much else; really getting into the nitty-gritty about breaking down a recording session and building it back, piece-by-piece never gets old. Each mix presents its own unique challenges in which I, as the engineer, need to solve. Only recently I've begun experimenting with different colors and textures from the electronic side - and it's really cool to try to create a sound no one has ever heard before. But alas, therein lies my challenge. 

 

That being said, I have released several music productions on steaming platforms by exploring deeper into the electronic soundscapes. I will continue to hone my skills and bide my time until preparation inevitably meets opportunity, and my vision will become a reality. I am trying to get into music synchronization.

 

I am very fortunate to have the family I have. We all support each other, whether it's my kids (Claire and Sam) subjected to me playing the piano or writing music constantly, or my wife, Bethany, keeping me honest about how I should be growing my social media footprint or reminding me to take breaks now and then. Love you guys.