Michael is an educator computer instructor at a Rehabilitation Centre in Montréal, Québec. Mike teaches students who are blind how to use screen readers (such as The Mac with VoiceOver, ), scanning and reading software (such as KNFB reader on the iPhone), and other assistive devices used by the blind, such as the PC with screenreaders.

Indeed, it is Mike's passion for music which has defined much of his personal and professional endeavours over the years. Inspired by his grandfather's love for the accordion, Mike was strongly encouraged to pursue his musical interests by his family, ultimately learning the accordion, piano and guitar before starting high school. In 1984, he was afforded an opportunity to appear on Don McGowan's television show - and it was at this point that music became a serious affair for Mike.

Crucial to Mike's success has been his learning and knowledge of music Braille. Mike asserts that knowledge of music braille is essential for serious pursuers of the craft, in much the same way as knowledge of sheet music is essential for sighted students. Many musical subtleties simply cannot be accurately represented - and more importantly, communicated - in any other way. That being said, at the time, resources were very limited, and it was only through the tireless efforts of his center volunteers that Mike was able to participate fully in the music program at Vanier, including Mable Edgerton and Don, the security guard, who together spent several days each week transcribing music into braille.

Where does this leave Mike now? Happy and content to teach at the Mab-Mackay Center during the day, play in his bands, direct and accompany his church choir (and, more recently, teaching instruments such as the Guitar, Piano, Bass, and vocal coaching, in private studio’s here in Montreal), Mike has reached a point where he will, as he put it, "probably stay for the rest of my life."