TEACHING
Teaching
I have always felt that teaching and sharing knowledge and experience is the sacred obligation of an artist. My life has been so positively impacted by the guidance I have received from so many people over the years and I strongly feel that it’s necessary for me to continue in this tradition and if possible have a positive influence on the lives of younger musicians.
My current and previous teaching activities include:
- Professor of Trombone, Tuba and Musiques Actuelles at Conservatoire d’Aubagne (since 2015)
- Académie des Petites Mains Symphoniques - Director Jazz Orchestra and Brass Department Coordinator (since 2023)
- Ecole de Musique de Frejus - Professor of Trombone, Tuba and Director of Jazz Ensemble (2009-2024)
- Ecole de Musique de La Londe les Maures - Professor of Trombone and Jazz Improvisation (2009-2023)
- Conservatoire de Cogolin - Professor of Trombone, Tuba, Orchestre à l’Ecole, Directeur de l’Harmonie Débutants (2013-2017)
Workshops and Masterclasses:
I have enjoyed the opportunity to travel internationally and give masterclasses and workshops in many wonderful places with truly lovely people…
2024 - Escuela d’Iniciacion Santa Cecilia - Vicente Guerrero, Mexico
2024 - Facultad de Bellas Artes - University of Oaxaca, Mexico
2023 - Erios Jazz Orchestra - Vigliano Biellese, Italy
2018 - Komaki High School of Technology Marching Band - Komaki, Japan
2017 - Trombone Class of Jun Kubayashi - Toyoake, Japan
2016 - Jazz Orchestra Association - Kochi, Japan
2014 - Mille et Un Notes Music School - Alba, Italy
2009 - Middleton Music School - Middleton, Ireland
Testimonials
You and your band have been giving us a great time at the center for years. The variety of your tunes and the dynamics you exude allow our guests to enjoy some wonderful moments. Looking forward to seeing you again
Sincerely”
Since then, whenever the opportunity arises, Michael and his orchestra have been a regular fixture at our popular events here in the Avesnois, which attract several thousand people every year.
His performances are always top-notch, of the highest quality and much appreciated by the public. Michael has performed on several occasions as part of the jazz festival organized in the Nord department.
I would add that his smile, American humor and kindness are a plus. ”