He is currently pursuing a DMA in Composition at the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music where he is in Mara Helmuth’s studio. Michael holds degrees in music theory and composition from the University of Western Ontario. His music has been performed at events such as the New York City Electroacoustic Music Festival, New Music Edmonton’s Now Hear This Festival, the George Enescu Festival and the Midwest Composers Symposium. He regularly performs electroacoustic music with the Cincinnati Composers Laptop Orchestra Project (CiCLOP).