Michael is a classically-trained composer and guitarist who holds a degree in Classical Guitar Performance, with post-graduate studies in Music Theory and Composition. He released his debut album, Chi Va Piano Va Sano, in 2002. His compositions are featured in video games, short films, virtual reality, and other media, with his first feature-length film score, Dead Faith, in 2017 and live orchestral premiere performance, Ascension, in 2019. His latest commissioned work, Missa Brevis Modalis, premiered in May 2023, earning him the title "Ohio's own Palestrina" from local music critics. He has performed internationally across the US, Canada, and the UK.