Jeffrey Gaeto
(film composer/arranger/pianist/vocalist/teacher)
"He is always insightful, meticulous, and draws from
an exceptionally broad palette of musical knowledge
and experience in addressing each area of concern.
Not to be understated is the fully supportive
and inspirational working environment
he has created in his personal studio.
Michael is a teacher of unsurpassed skill and dedication...."

Jerry Goldstone (guitarist/arranger/vocalist/comedian)
"[Studying with Michael] has meant encompassing
areas such as more confident performance,
more productive practice, and a more positive approach....
I've been able to fill in gaps in
fundamental skills while concurrently learning how
to achieve the more advanced contemporary sounds
I wanted to incorporate in my guitar and band playing.
The ability to study vocals and arranging with Michael
also adds to my versatility and value in
professional situations. He continues to give me
very helpful coaching on the delivery of my
stand-up comedy, and provides a number of
excellent resources for study."

Michael Udelson (pianist/composer)
"Michael always gave me a lot of insight on my pieces.
I was very impressed that he is comfortable in
the realms of jazz, classical, rock and world music!
He introduced me to a lot of great
contemporary composers I had never checked out before.
Each lesson was filled with musical information—
and new and different ways of approaching my compositions.
Extremely worthwhile!"

Eve Clausnitzer (voiceover artist/script editor)
"Michael provided me with training for both
the writing of scripts for very complex software tutorials
and recording the accompanying voiceovers
for Bio-Rad Labaratories, Inc. His experienced direction
during the recording brought us to
a highly-polished final product.
The recording was well-received by the Marketing Department
and was the forerunner to subsequent projects.
I look forward to many years of future collaborations between us.

Robert Schnitzius (composer/pianist/teacher)
"For over eight years Michael has helped me
expand my 'palette' of composition tools to a
dramatic extent, suggesting creative ideas
I wouldn't have come up with on my own.
With his coaching I now have a
much broader understanding of vital concepts such as
creating contrast, melodic development,
and several others. I receive many compliments on
my songwriting, and I attribute a significant degree
of that to the instruction I have received from Michael."

Tess Kelly (pro vocalist/recording artist)
"I came to Michael as a 51 year old, high soprano -
trained in the bel-canto method –
and a jazz singer looking for my natural voice.
Michael helped me incorporate my voice
with my whole body and overcome
my tendency to sing sharp. My middle and
lower range are coming more naturally now
and my body has evolved in unexpected ways.
His coaching goes beyond singing
and his passion for his work is contagious.
I feel more relaxed and confident
and I am getting rave reviews
from the audience as a result.
Thank you Michael!"

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