Mike is a New Jersey based teacher and composer. He obtained his B.A. in Music Performance from Rowan University where he studied classical guitar with Joseph Mayes as well as jazz and rock forms with Allen Slutsky. Mike performs both on his own and with his group "A Big Name Act" whose music has appeared in the work of independent film makers. Mike specializes in teaching classical, jazz and rock guitar as well as electronic music techniques, including synthesis and programming.