CV (Click to open) 1977 – 1980 Studies in composition and music theory with Caleb Jarvis, Mus. Doc
1981 – 1982 Studies in electronic music composition and performance with Greg Williams, B. Mus
1982 – 1986 BA (hons) mathematics/music, University of York, UK
1990 – 1999 Piano studies with Jo Peach, D. Phil, LRSM
. Shakuhachi studies with Yoshikazu Iwamoto
. Harmony and counterpoint with Dr Anthony Langford, Leeds College of Music
. ALCM piano teaching 1994
1999 – 2006 PhD in Creative and Performing Arts, Dartington College of Arts
2006 – 2019 Head of undergraduate composition, Dept of Music, Plymouth University
. Shakuhachi studies with Véronique Piron
Mike's teachers (Click to open) Frank Denyer – composer Yoshikazu Iwamoto – shakuhachi master Celia Lister – calligrapher Jo Peach – pianist and scholar Véronique Piron – shakuhachi Tanchu Terayama – Zen master calligrapher