With a degree in Jazz and Contemporary music from the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance and an Israel branch of Berklee College of Music, Michael is a professional musician, a versatile pianist, composer and arranger who has recorded and toured with many national and international acts including a 6 time Golden Gramophone Award winner Vera Brezhneva, Billboard de la Musica Latina – Artist of the Year - JeanCarlos Canela, The 8th day band, and many others. Born in Russia, lived in Israel, Since his move to the US about 9 years ago, Michael has appeared on some of the most prestigious stages, such as the Universal Studios Hollywood, 20th Century Fox Studios, The Shrine Auditorium, Avalon Hollywood, New York Millennium Theater, The House of Blues and various others. Michael appeared on Discovery Science Channel as well as on Univision channel 34 in Los Angeles, CA. His past concerts include national tours in Germany, Israel, Canada, Russia and of course the United States. In addition to his work as a touring musician, Michael scores music for film and TV. His works include a Budweiser beer national commercial, The Prestige Film Gold Award winning documentary feature “Let them eat cake” and “Phil Esposito Friendship tour in Russia” – a Canadian full-length documentary feature, due to premiere in September 2017.