Michael is director of The Music Institute, Dublin and is a sought after pianist, songwriter and teacher. He gained an honours degree from the Royal College of Music, London, in 2004, where he studied with renowned teacher John Byrne. He has since released three acclaimed studio albums, most recently Dreamers in 2019, and performed extensively throughout the UK and Ireland. As a session musician he has shared the stage with some of Ireland’s most established artists such as Gavin Glass, Wallis Bird, Lisa Hannigan, Declan O’Rourke, Mundy, Jerry Fish and Gavin James amongst others.

Michael has a passion for teaching and believes that each lesson should be tailored to the goals and interests of the individual whether they are to progress through the traditional grade system or learn how to play a favourite piece of music.