Michael Po-

Bachelor of Church Music,Emphasis in Classical Guitar Performance(Dallas Baptist University,2001.)
Associate of Applied Sciences in Sound Recording Technology (Cedar Valley College,2003.)
Master of Arts in Christian Education,Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary,2008.)

Studied drums with:Tom Van Schaik,Brian Hartig,and Paul Babely (1986-1990,the last two teachers were at Brook Mays Music Company.)

Studied Guitar with Roger Shows (1994-1996),John Pell (1997),Kenneth Puls (1998-2001),and Richard McClure(2001-2003).

Studied Sound Recording Technology with Kerby Stewart and Clayton Mills(2001-2003.)

I backed Peabo Bryson in concert in 2010 at McFarlin,numerous engagements with country singer Gabbie Nolen (2005-2008),Nationally Known Christian Musician/Comedian Tim Hawkins,Gospel Jazz Artist Jon Stricklin,Southern Gospel Artists Art Greenhaw,Southern Charm,the Galileans,and Joe Atkinson;backed worshipleaders Sammy Ramos,Billy Zang, Layne Rodgers, Justin Stone,Nathan Pettijohn,Chris Wells;Backed Country Singer Stephanie Reeves,Kenneth Rice,and currently performs as a member of the Paul Nunn Band (Texas Country.)
Institutional Gigs
I was the staff Guitarist at Fellowship of the Metroplex Church (1999-2004),five weekly contemporary services,wrote most of the charts. Also performed on drums,bass,keyboards,and backing vocals as needed.
I performed on drums,then on guitar as a member of the Southwestern Seminary Chapel Orchestra from 2005-2008.
Associate Music Minister at North Euless Baptist Church (2006-2008.)
Primary Guitarist;also performed on drums,keyboards,bass,and backing vocals as needed.
Staff Guitarist at Tate Springs Baptist Church 2009-Present
I started off as a sub for drummer and guitarist and supplemental guitarist for Wednesday Night Youth Band Interim;became permanent in July 2010.
Michael has served as the paid special event/sub musician at:
First Baptist Garland,Calvary Cathedral,First Family Church,The Church on Rush Creek,Trinity Hills Baptist Church, Eastridge Park Christian Church,Salt and Light Korean Church,and Tate Springs Baptist Church.
Michael has played sessions at:Audio Dallas Recording Studio,Harbor House Studios,Tom Smith Productions,Randy Wills Music Production House, McWhorter Greenhaw Studios,RC Studios,and Fishes and Loaves Studio. Michael has worked for the past 8 years as an independent producer/engineer and musician in his home studio,producing self contained demos for original songwriters of many genres.

I have taught lessons for the past 15+years. I have taught at the Dallas Baptist University Lab School,Advent Lutheran Church,Trinity Hills Baptist Church,Fellowship of the Metroplex,as well as at the homes of many of my students.
Over the past thirteen years, I have taught music lessons to students across the Metroplex ranging in age from age 6 to 55. I frequently work with the student’s favorite musical interests first, teaching them to play their favorite song or riff (if within their technical competency range)while referencing relevant theory and technique. I have worked with students with interests as diverse as Metallica, Darlene Zschech, Michelle Branch, Radiohead, Robin Thicke, and Miley Cyrus. I find after the student learns to play something in their area of interest, I have earned their trust to begin expanding their horizons to other, disparate influences and further study. Drawing on my experience as a capable professional musician, I clearly communicate the standards of excellence required to excel in the field of music in practical terms that music education truly deserves.