As a budding musician, he designed and produced his cassettes and CDs. He worked for several years as a caregiver and team leader, where he found ways to incorporate his music.
During his 9 years working as a maintenance technician, Michael studied Game Art and Design from 2008-2010, where he learned image, audio, and video editing as well as animation.
1997- Scholastic Silver Key (sculpture)
2000- Co-wrote screenplay and played lead role in Alchemy Films’ Ordinary Madness
2006–Guitar Center's Project Rock Star Certificate of Excellence, Vocal Solo Challenge
2007- Great American Song Contest Outstanding Achievement in Songwriting Award
2010- 3x Billboard World Song Contest Honorable Mention
2019- Kinodrome Film Festival Award Winner