Michael M.

Michael is a Russian-Canadian composer based in Kingston. His music explores conceptual and philosophical ideas, often expressed through visceral gestures and ephemeral apparitions of sound. His style favours rich harmonies and melodic lines transfigured through a contemporary perspective, inspired by his heritage of romantic and contemporary Russian composers.

He received his BMus from the University of Toronto for Composition and Piano. His music has been performed throughout Canada and Italy, having written music for ensembles ranging from solo to symphony orchestra.

Michael has been teaching piano to students of all ages and levels now for 7 years.  He also teaches composition and theory up to the ARCT level with the RCM, and will incorportate elements of both into his piano lessons as well.  Michael is glad to work on exam and audition preparation, or to help a student learn to play for their own enjoyment.