Michael started piano at age three and never had a desire to be a professional musician. In high school he began a relationship with God that sparked his inspiration with creating music. Michael graduated from his high school, Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, as a piano and composition major.

He began composing and playing professionally around Jacksonville FL as a means to put himself through college. He graduated from the University of North Florida with a B.A. in business management.

On their seventh anniversary he married his high-school sweetheart Lindsay Banks, who is also his photographer and best friend. In 2011 they had a son Joseph Theoren and in 2014 they had a daughter Grace Anastasia, both who have given Michael new inspiration in his music.

TRIVIA:

• He was on the reality television show Ultimate Choice in 2003
• 1 of 20 ambassadors in the world as a member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
• Born in a blizzard
• Favorite Composers: Yanni, David Lanz, Alan Menken, Stephen Schwartz, James Horner, John Barry, John Williams and Mark Mancina
• Favorite Artists: Bruce Hornsby, Steve Winwood, Billy Joel, Jimmy Buffet, Elton John and Phil Collins
• Studied piano for first 4 years, loved it... next 8 years hated it... next 14 years has loved it.... thanks his mom for making him stick with it
• Loves skiing, scuba diving, and playing hockey & football
• Wanted to be a fighter pilot his entire childhood
• Works as the dance musician at Jacksonville University, also teaches master classes to dancers and musicians

You can find out more about Michael on his website.

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