These days, Mike is a competent and versatile musician, but it started at the age of 10 - yet to have his own guitar, he would pick up his brother’s whenever possible. At around 13 he got himself a guitar of his own and quickly formed a band with friends at school. Little did he know this would shape the rest of his life.

In 2002, having had no previous music tuition, Mike decided to formally take up the study of the subject. Five years later he gained a BA (hons) degree in music performance, attaining 1st class honours and finishing top of his year. During this time, as well as guitar Mike became proficient in a number of instruments, including drums, bass, and keys. He was also involved with a number of bands, projects and sessions. Since then he has found himself in the company of some of the country's top musicians, including Geoff Dunn, Frank Felix and Snake Davis.

In 2006, he was cherry-picked by his tutors to be part of a band representing his college at an Education awards ceremony. The band have since progressed to become one of the country's top function bands

2008 saw Mike became the guitarist in "Fast Freddie's Fingertips", playing alongside musicians who have appeared in bands such as "Van Morrison", "Incognito", "Acoustic Alchemy" and "Jamiroquai", to name a few. He is now also the guitarist and Musical Director of "The Flirtelles" and their backing band “The Click”, working closely with the writing/production team of Frank Felix and Fred Horton.

Mike remains in high demand as a musician, producer, musical director and composer.