Mike's education and ability to play many instruments enables him to teach in a vast range of styles from classical to hard rock and everything in between. Mike was Head of Vocals at Brighton Institute of Modern Music between 2004-2006 where he taught technical development, sightreading and aural perception. He was also music director of a choir for Ozzy Osbourne in 2004 for the Olympic Torch Concert, Pall Mall, London in front of 70,000 (as featured in True Hollywood Stories), and Pitchshifter (Mortal Kombat soundtrack) at the London Astoria. He has worked with The Kooks, Toploader, Carleen Anderson (Brand New Heavies), Kelle Bryan (Eternal), Kevin Nixon (Kula Shaker), and many more.
Mike has written original music for many projects including feature film 'A Perfect Plan' starring Patrick Bergin (Sleeping with the Enemy, Patriot Games), corporate giants Braun for two consecutive years, virtual instrument company Realitone founded by Mike Greene (Emmy award winning and platinum record producer), SagePay, and Paladone.
Mike is also an examiner for Trinity College London Rock and Pop exam board so knows exactly how to prepare you for an exam or audition and has a 100% pass rate with mostly merits and distinctions through Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, Rockschool, and Trinity.
Additionally, Mike manages and plays guitar in his two function bands and has performed at/for Hampton Court Palace, Natural History Museum, London Eye, Royal Horseguards Hotel, Getty Images, Mike Jatania, RAF, The Gherkin, and continues to play in many more prestigious venues in the UK.