Throughout a career spanning decades, the guitarist, composer and author has been writing, recording and performing music that draws on traditions gathered worldwide, tempered with his classical training and seasoned with his jazz, and folk influences. He has authored two books that draw on this rich musical life. The first, "The Mindful Guitarist," is a must-have title for anyone interested in tapping into the creative process we all possess. His most recent release, "Encounters with the Cosmic Messenger," describes his never-ending quest for Beauty, Insight and Wisdom found during his musical travels, in random meetups with fascinating people and intersections with the natural world.
Michael tours regularly, having performed across the US, as well as in Canada and Europe. He has composed music for both film and dance. His discography includes several recordings of solo guitar compositions, as well as his work with the seminal world chamber ensemble Oxymora and his Celtic trio The Unfortunate Rakes. He has appeared as a guest artist on more than 40 recordings. He conducts workshops across the country based on "The Mindful Guitarist," guiding readers and participants through artistic principles we all can employ to create a cohesion and connectedness in all our daily endeavors. He also teaches music and humanities classes at Front Range Community College in Colorado, and private lessons both in-person and virtually. Michael and his wife Elaine C. Erb currently live, bike and cook good food in Niwot, CO.
