A professional musician and music instructor for over 30 years, Mike has established himself as not only a world class player but also an excellent teacher of all ages and skill levels. He teaches for several area conservatories and hosts master classes on composition, performance, guitar and bass improvisation. Mike now offers lessons in his professional home studio.

I have been playing the violin since 5 years old in a variety of formal orchestras, ensembles, and settings, including formal schooling and training with top rated violinists and viola players from the likes of Curtis school of music and world-renowned Quartets. With my help you or your loved ones can learn to play and master the sounds of the star classical instrument (or jazz, country, or bluegrass whatever genre you want to learn to play).

I have been playing the violin since I was eight years old, and singing since I was nine. Beginning only as a hobby, I quickly became bored with my steady diet of classical music. Finally, I found the right teacher, and began learning alternative styles. She directed me to the Mark O'Connor Fiddle Camps, where I studied with top violinists from every genre, including folk, jazz, rock, and many more. By the time I reached high school, I couldn't imagine what else I would do with my life. I auditioned for and was accepted into the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra, All-County and District Orchestras, and Virginia Commonwealth University Honors Orchestra. I also continued to sing, and auditioned for and was accepted into the Greater Richmond Children's Choir, District Choir, and All-State Choir. While studying classical styles with Juilliard graduates, I also continued with my alternative styles, performing as a guest artist with Grammy Award winning rock violinist Mark Wood and the...