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Instruments: Voice
With Over 20 years of performing throughout the United States, alongside various groups, musical icons, luminaries, organizations, religious affiliates as well as secular affiliates and as a solo artist. My Vocal Performance history consists of, however, not limited to the following: • Performed with Donnie Mcclurkin -Greater Allen Cathedral, New York, NY (2 consecutive years) • Performed with Yolanda Adams, Columbus, OH • Performed with Dottie Peoples, Washington, DC-Kennedy Center • Performed with Angela Brown (NY Met), Cincinnati, OH • Performed with Take 6, Cincinnati, OH • Performed for The Boys Choir of Harlem to increase enrollment for Wilberforce University-Harlem, NY • Performed at Darryl Green's Retirement Party, Washington, DC • White House Christmas Reception-attendee for reception with Chris Tucker, Angela Basset, Star Jones, The parents of Travon Martin, Lynn Whitfield, Caroline Kennedy, Forest Whittaker, Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, Photo with First Family (2 Consecutive years) • Performed British National Anthem for The Prince of Whales, Washington, DC • Performed National Anthem for two (2) consecutive years for the Cleveland Cavaliers • Current contracted vocalist/soloist and Alto section leader for Howard University Chapel Choir, Washington, DC • Former member of Patrick Lundy & the Ministers of Music, (recording artists) Washington, DC • New York Performance at the Greater Allen Cathedral with Rachel Ferrell, New York, NY • Performed at the Bet Gospel Fest, Baltimore, MD • Performed at Bethesda Jazz & Blues Supper Club with sons of Serendip, Bethesda, MD • McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour invitee for background Vocalist for 2012 Fred Hammond Summer Tour • Former member of Children of the Gospel Choir, Washington, DC • Former member of Women & Men of the Gospel Choir, Washington, DC • Former member of Heaven's Reign A Capella Group and Wilberforce University Choir, Wilberforce, OH (2004-2009) • Praise and Worship Vocalist for Pennsylvania Avenue Baptists Church (2017-Current (seasonal)) • Brown vs. Read More
Instruments: Voice, Flute
For young children (ages 4-10), I focus primarily on building a foundation in rhythm, pitch matching, and vocal warm ups (wolf howls, lip trills, tongue trills, etc.). I also encourage young children to bring in songs they enjoy singing, and use those songs to help build their understanding of musical structure. For slightly more experienced children (those who already can read music) I teach using the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) guidelines. Read More
Instruments: Piano, Voice, Drums, Synthesizer, Banjo, Ukulele, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Djembe
It is this experience, that gives Mike an edge and understanding of what it takes to not only succeed in an academic setting but also in a 'real world' situation. Studying under great teachers himself, has given Mike the tools to design lesson plans specific to the student and be attentive to each students needs. Being a teacher of close to 25 years of all ages, he understands what it takes to make lessons fun, engaging, and all around great musical experience's that keep his students motivated and excited to get better on their instrument. Read More
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