Michael R. Car

Mike began his musical journey in 8th grade as a flutist. As a sophomore he was introduced to percussion and has been studying the art of percussion ever since.

Mike studied mallet percussion at Interlochen Center for the Arts during his junior and senior years in high school. After graduation he pursued studies at Morehead State University, Kentucky, and Michigan State University-GO GREEN! Areas of study concentration were mallet percussion (emphasis on vibraphone), Tympani, rudimental drumming and drum set.

After school Mike spent many years traveling and playing Rock and Roll. The band, Innervision, opened for many national touring acts such as Rush, REO and Iron Butterfly to name a few.

After leaving the band Mike changed direction and began pursuing the study of orchestral percussion once again. He was Principal Timpanist for the West Shore Symphony for 7 years. He also headed and directed the percussion curriculum at West Shore Community College in Scottville, Michigan for several years. There he was able to teach, write, arrange for, and conduct the percussion ensemble. During this time he became interested in Afro/Cuban music and began studying conga, timbale and bongo.

Since moving to Florida Mike has continued to perform and study the art of percussion. He welcomes all students and areas of percussion study.