Industry Pros Who Hire Mike Say
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"...he is one of the most energetic and positive educators I have worked with to date...Mikes approach is dynamic and easily understood by beginners and pros..."
Mike Michalkow has worked as a clinician with Yamaha for the past 7 years. I am pleased to say he is one of the most energetic and positive educators I have worked with to date. When called upon Mike steps up and performs his clinics as though it was his first. Mikes approach is dynamic and easily understood by beginners and pros. What never seizes to amaze me is each of Mike’s clinics are new and if this can be possible - better than the last.
For those of you who haven’t had the pleasure of seeing Mike perform in one of his many bands you are also missing something very special. He has a great understanding for all styles of music and continually looks for new ways to improve on his art. It’s easy to see why he is so successful as a music instructor and why he is well respected in the professional community.
Mike is truly a student of His craft with a sincere desire to improve as an educator and a professional drummer.
We at Yamaha are very proud to have Mike on our team.
Ken Infanti
Sales Consultant
Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.
Mike you have inspired me to become a musician for the love of the music, Thank-you so much for that and for making my recording project become real! You’re tracks are killer!
Vernon “V & The Wholly Cats”
If you looked at a dictionary listing of "consummate professional", you would certainly see the definition accompanied by a picture of Mike. I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Mike for the last 4 years, and am constantly amazed by his fantastic attitude, knowledge, chops, and pedagogical prowess with regards to all things drum.
When it's "Money Time", Mike is the only guy I want to see behind me on the drums!
Kevin Hughes
Faculty, National Guitar Workshop,
Edmonds Community College,
25-Year Private Instructor
Hey Mike! Thanks for playing such amazing percussion tracks at my studio. You are a real Pro and have a great attitude both personally and musically. Also, thanks again for playing drums with my band at the Car show in Burnaby. You were a true inspiration to play with! All the best in your musical endevours and I hope to work with you again the future.
Brent Ellis
LS Records
A very impressive drummer indeed, with so many highly polished tools in his tool box it's staggering. His bright attitude and willingness to dig-in make him truly a joy to work with.
David Hayes
Rock Beach Recording
Amazing solo performance in Vancouver or... raising the bar to get into the parking lot. To be continued next summer.
John Knowles
Nashville, at last
