About Me

I started playing piano at the age of 4 and at age ten continued playing the organ until age 17. I started studying drums at age 12 and have continued until the present. My first gig was at age fifteen playing for my church. At age 18 I started college at NIU where I studied computer science. I also studied drums, was in three different combos and even studied electronic music. After graduating in 1985 with a BS degree I moved to Arlington Heights where I found some gigs playing around town with a country rock band. In 1989 I started studying latin percussion with Ruben Alverez and Joe Rendon. In 1993 I had an opportunity to go back to school and study music in an academic atmosphere. At school I studied all the legitimate percussion instruments along with my teaching classes. In 1996 I received an Outstanding Recognition award from Elmhurst college Jazz Festival. In 1997 I graduated with my BA in music education. In 1999 I started a Jazz Performance degree at Roosevelt University in Chicago. There I studied with some very good teachers including Scott Mason, Mio Tiana, Ed Green and Rob Parton. Also in 1999 I started studying piano tuning with Nick Kircher, who was a technician in Chicago and I still tune pianos to this day. In 2000 I graduated from Roosevelt University with my MA degree in jazz performance. I have continued to perform with people such as Jackie Allen, Jennifer French and even Randy Brecker. I also continue to teach from my home and from different music schools around the area including: Arlington School of Music, Schaumberg School of Music and Roselle School of Music. References available upon request.

Michael L. Ma. has over 30 years of music experience in the Bartlett area.

Michael L. Ma. is proficient in and teaches Drum Lessons .

Formal Education:

BA in music education from Northeastern Il. Univ. - 1993, 1997

MA in jazz performance from Roosevelt Univ. - 1999, 2000

Private Education:

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Performing Experience:

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