Michael spent over a decade as a touring and session musician with a variety of artists. From 2008-2013 he became the ghoulish guitar slinger, LAMENTOR, for the celebrated horror punk band GRAVE ROBBER. After coming off the road Michael has been working as a producer, recording engineer, and session guitarist. Michael is also a professor of music at Indiana Wesleyan University, and has also been a part of music faculty at both Huntington University and Manchester University. Michael currently resides in Marion, IN. where he continues to do guitar session work for a variety of artists, including some Dove and Juno award nominated and winning artists. He currently owns and operates The Dugout, his private production/recording studio.