A few things to know about Michael:

...Michael became a voice teacher after learning that he has a paralyzed vocal chord. Determined to overcome this physical impediment, he studied vocal pedagogy and became an expert in vocal technique to help himself and others. Inspite of his condition, he continues to make a living as a singer and is highly sought after for his expertise.

...began teaching in 1997

...received a Master of Music in Voice Performance and Pedagogy from The Boston Conservatory

...received a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and French Literature from Colgate University

...is currently recording with hit music producer JD Salbego (Jason Derulo, Iyaz, Usher, Snoop Dogg, The Cab, JR Rotem, Back Street Boys, etc.) signed to Kara DioGuardi's company: ArtHouse Entertainment

...latest single, Take A Look, is available everywhere to download: MySpace, iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby, Zune

...previous EP included Michael's original songs: Your Eyes, Bridge For You To Burn, Make You Love Me, and Break

...sang with the chorus of Opera International, Opera Aperta, the Boston Lyric Opera, and the Washington Opera

...wrote the book and music for Sing: The Musical, a children's one-act "musical sitcom"

...originated the role of Robert Wallins and sang on the original cast recording of Adam Gubman's musical The Recital

...has been the musical director for Sweeney Todd, Assassins, Pinocchio, A Chorus Line, and Mamma Mia

...worked at The Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts, the Boston Arts Academy, and Brown University

...danced with the Colton/Spencer Dance Company and the White Oak Dance Project with Mikhail Baryshnikov

...member of NATS, ASCAP, SAG, and AFTRA

...speaks Italian and French and lived in Venice, Italy and Dijon, France

...studied at The Boston Conservatory, New England Conservatory, Colgate University, Georgetown University, Istituto Zambler (Venice, Italy), and l'Université de Bourgogne (Dijon, France)

...member of Pi Kappa Lambda, Phi Beta Kappa, Lambda Alpha, and Phi Eta Sigma

...trained with: William Cotten, The Boston Conservatory, New England Conservatory; Lauralyn Kolb, Colgate University; Elizabeth Vrenios, American University, Crittenden Opera Studio; David Grabarkewitz, Stage Director, New York City Opera; Sheri Greenawald, Director, San Francisco Opera Center; Richard Crittenden, Director, Crittenden Opera Studio; Cecelia Schieve, Director, Young Artist Studio, Florida Grand Opera; Janice Giampa, Opera Workshop Director, New England Conservatory; Drew Minter, Renown Countertenor; Craig Smith, Emmanuel Music; Brian Moll, Opera Coach, The Boston Conservatory; Michael Strauss, Opera Coach, The Boston Conservatory, New England Conservatory; Mikhail Baryshnikov, Renown Dancer

...voiced the characters Burl Squirrel and Doc Dimplespoon for the children's show Gribi's Bookshelf

...booked the job of his first commercial audition, a campaign of PSA's to stop smoking

...has done commercial campaigns for Lunesta and Bud Light