Michael has been working as a Community Musician since 2002, including spending 8.5 years with Sage Gateshead, setting up and leading their programme of participatory music work for Disabled people. He is also a qualified Primary School teacher (PGCE with Early Years, QTS 3-11) and published academic author.

Michael moved to London in 2013 and began working regularly for Drake Music as an Associate Musician, Project Manager and Fundraiser. He really enjoys working creatively with people to make and/or interpret music in their own way, using technology as the tool to make music truly accessible to all regardless of need or experience.