About

Biography

Michael or ‘Mikee T’ as everyone in the music world identifies him; has been a professional musician for many years. Having toured, performed, and recorded with a myriad of groups all over the continental US, Alaska, and Central America; he is a well seasoned veteran of the music performance world.

Michael grew up steeped in the culture of Manhattan and all it has to offer. He was awarded a Full Scholarship for Music to Tulane of New Orleans. In an effort to stay closer to family, he attended William Paterson College in Northern New Jersey where he studied and played with many prestigious musicians of the Be-Bop Era, the Saturday Night Live Band, and youngsters alike. Leading his own 10 piece funk band on the North East Scene for two years, he learned an enormity of the Music Business before making Colorado his home base.

After 24 years in Colorado touring, teaching, and constantly learning, Michael picked up and moved to Mankato

Minnesota for Graduate School and to be closer to family. He started Blue Earth Studios in August of 2020 and is currently accepting a limited number of students during the COVID-19 event. Online Lessons are available also.

Noteable Performances, Colaborations, & Associations

- Maceo Parker - Joe Russo - The Motet - The String Chesse Incident - Charlie Hunter - Soulive - Moon Boot Lover - DJ Logic - John Medeski -

- Sound Tribe Sector Nine - Dominic Lalli - Dave Watts - Fareed Haque - Stephen Perkins -

Take Some Lessons

Blue Earth Studios offers most levels and styles for Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Mandolin, Piano, and Drums. Michael studied at The School of Music at William Paterson University in New Jersey with some of the greatest Jazz musicians you can find. With many years of teaching experience both publicly and privately; an experienced musical Sherpa he is.