Mike Slomowicz- Guitar, Bass

Mike Slomowicz- Guitar, Bass

Mike Slomowicz holds both B.A. (Canisius College) and M.M. (University at Buffalo) degrees in classical guitar performance.  He has several years of experience in rock and jazz ensembles, as well as in theatre pit bands and classical groups.  Mike has been fortunate to open for a variety of national acts, including KC and the Sunshine Band, The Commodores, the Dave Brubeck Quartet, Billy Sheehan, and SWV.  From 2012-2015, he served as guitarist and musical director for popular lounge performer Lance Diamond.  He is currently performing locally with the Cool Platinum Band (R&B/funk) and DMW Jazz, among other groups.  In addition to guitar, Mike has background in piano, ukulele, and banjo. Mike’s musical influences include The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Carlos Santana, KISS, Andres Segovia, Living Colour, Eric Clapton, just to name a few. Mike is the perfect teacher for advanced students looking to get into Music Theory, classical fingerpicking, or Jazz, however his teaching style can work for students of any age and skill level.