About Mike S.
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Recording Artist
Mar, 2015 - PresentCD Baby, iTunes, Spotify, etc.
I have, to date, released three records that were all recorded and produced in my home studio and sold/streamed worldwide.
Bassist
Sep, 2014 - Jun, 2016The Catfish Experience
Performed on bass guitar with an experimental jam band from its foundation until its dissolvement. Songs included a vast repertoir from The Grateful Dead, Phish, moe., and Blues Traveler.
Bassist
Jan, 2011 - Mar, 2011Je M'appelle Mallory
Single live performance with a small pop ensemble accompanying modern dance.
CEO/Owner, Musician and Artist
Jan, 2010 - PresentM. S. Productions
I created my own business to provide top quality audio production services throughout the nation via the Web. I provide online audio mixing and mastering services, live music performances and professional photography.
Pianist
Jul, 2008 - Jan, 2009Ristorante Via Alto 27
Performed jazz piano in an authentic Italian restaurant on contract for the summer and fall seasons to provide atmosphere and increase customer numbers in the dining and bar areas.
Photographer
Jul, 2008 - PresentFreelance
I work as a freelance photographer for family portraits, modeling, commercial photographs and corporate events and functions, and any other projects that come down the line. When not doing traditional work, I enjoy using photography as a form of expression in fine art shoots of the outdoors and of abstract studio work.
Musical Director and Pianist
Dec, 2007 - Mar, 2008Fitchburg Players Cabaret Show
In charge of providing live piano accompaniment to an ensemble of singers, instructing singers in their materials as accompanist and assistant to the vocal coach, in charge of writing original arrangements of the source material (show tunes from Broadway, The Simpsons and South Park) as well as transcribing parts from recordings. Provided live piano accompaniment for the live production of the show.
Professional Musician (Piano & Bass)
Sep, 2005 - PresentFreelancer
I have played as a professional pianist and bassist throughout New England from the time I graduated high school in 2005 to the present. I have performed in restaurants, bars and at various parties and house concerts as a solo pianist. I have currently released two records with a third set for release in April of 2016.
Education
B.S. in History, Minor in Music
Jul, 2005 - Jan, 2010Fitchburg State University
Professional Certificate in Arranging
Sep, 2010 - May, 2012Berklee College of Music
Affiliations
American Federation of Musicians
Apr, 2014A labor union representing professional musicians in the United States and Canada. Founding in 1896 as the successor to the "National League of Musicians," the AFM is the largest organization in the world representing the interests of professional musicians.
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
Aug, 2015The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 480,000 US composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. The ASCAP is committed to nurturing music makers throughout their careers.
Languages
Esperanto
Professional Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
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