Michael is the youngest of four boys. His brothers all played instruments, which inspired him to. At age seven his parents bought him a piano. At age ten Michael had already formed his first band. Age twelve Michael began his professional career. He began playing with a band his brother called "The Difference". He played throughout his teenage years.
At age 18 Michael met the love of his life, Karin! They dated a few years then they married in 1993! One year later (1994) Michael was offered a job in Orlando, Florida at a piano bar called Blazing Pianos. He took the job and him and Karin packed their bags and headed down to Florida! Florida was also were he and Karin celebrated the birth of their son, Matthew, born on July 20 1996.
In 1999 Michael was offered a job in Las Vegas, performing nightly at the famed �New York New York� Hotel and Casino.
Michael wanted something more to accomplish. Michael�s talents impressed Dean Gorden of Sunbeat Artists, an artist manager. Michael signed a management deal with Sunbeat Artists. One of the partners in Sunbeat Artist named Max Loubiere worked with Billy Joel, he brought Billy to New York, New York to see Michael perform. Billy liked his work! Max introduced Michael to Tommy Byrnes, Billy Joel�s longtime musical director and guitar player for 13 years. Tom was working on getting together a band for the musical Movin' Out. After hearing Michael he knew he found the right guy for the part. They flew to New York for the audition and it went very well. He was offered the part for the show. Michael now stars in the hit Broadway show Movin' Out!
Michael also records some of his original songs with Grammy Award winning producer, Phil Ramone!