Michael grew up in San Diego, California, where his primary years involved working with any parts and 
tools available.  His father taught him how to build a house and landscape a yard while his grandfather 
took him to the Marine Physical Laboratory to design and fabricate fantastic toys and experiments.  This 
combination of experiences engendered a love of manual labor and a desire to create, which Michael adapted 
to live-sound engineering at UCSD's student-staffed Technical Services.  In addition to learning with the 
Technical Crew, the undergraduate education at UCSD provided Michael with the opportunity to study acoustics, 
sound synthesis, recording studio practice, psychoacoustics, programming for computer music, and electronics.  
He also worked at the Center for Research for Computing and the Arts where he befriended the sound artist 
Ted Apel.  Ted's work inspired Michael, and after a few experiments Michael began indulging his creative drive by
constructing sound sculpture of his own.  Michael is now in his second year at Mill's College continuing to 
explore his newest passion.