My name is Michael, and I am a Music Industry student at Syracuse University. I reside in Berkeley, CA, and went to high school at Head-Royce in Oakland. I have been playing both music and sports for over 15 years
Music- I play 4 instruments- Saxophone, Guitar, Drums, and Flute. I'm primarily a Saxophone player and teacher, and I have been playing saxophone since the 3rd grade. I have also been playing auxiliary percussion since the age of 4. I have written music for Jazz Combos, and...
My name is Michael, and I am a Music Industry student at Syracuse University. I reside in Berkeley, CA, and went to high school at Head-Royce in Oakland. I have been playing both music and sports for over 15 years
Music- I play 4 instruments- Saxophone, Guitar, Drums, and Flute. I'm primarily a Saxophone player and teacher, and I have been playing saxophone since the 3rd grade. I have also been playing auxiliary percussion since the age of 4. I have written music for Jazz Combos, and Roots Reggae bands, and I'm currently the front man of a live hip hop group in which I play the guitar and sing lead vocals. I have also won countless improvisation awards at Jass festivals in both California and Nevada. I listen to all kinds of music, and love everything from Animal Collective to John Coltrane. Besides teaching music and playing music, I would love to incorporate Music Business into my lessons as well. If a student is interested, I would also pass on my knowledge in regards to Record Labels, Concert Promoters and Producers, Music Publishing, Contracts, Royalties, New Media, Advertising, Marketing, and many more topics
Sports- I have played Soccer, Basketball and Baseball over the years, but focused more on baseball as I got older. When I was 12 years old I played in an international Baseball Tournament in Beijing, China with the Pacific Coast Stars. In North Oakland little league and higher levels of baseball, I was an All-Star every year. In High School, I was an All League Catcher my Junior year, and an All League Pitcher my senior year. I have also been tutored privately and attended many baseball related summer camps. I consider myself to be fundamentally sound as a player, and understand what it takes to be hone your skills physically and mentally. I can provide knowledge on anything from fielding, hitting, pitching, catching, or more specific topics such as; plate discipline, balance, pitch selection, throwing grips(pitching), infield positioning, footwork, outfield technique, and physical conditioning
