Artichoke Community Music Teachers

Mike Mudd

Music Bio

I have been performing for over 15 years in combos, large bands, choirs, and solo. I am a third generation folk musician who was raised on music - front-porch harmonica as well as popular and country radio. My wide range of musical interest has led me to explore songwriting through the ages and to study music theory and performance in a formal setting.

Through my continuing study of traditional and classical music, as well as popular styles -early jazz, vaudeville, singer-songwriter, classical and art-song, I have learned the musical elements that define these genres. My breadth of knowledge is demonstrated through hundreds of original compositions, my eclectic collection of ‘cover-tunes,’ my ability to break down complex musical ideas into simple, understandable concepts, as well as my performance and stagecraft abilities. I have taught all ages, have a genuine love for people, a lot of patience, and an unending passion for music.

Some Favorite Artists: Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Arthur Godfrey, Miles Davis, T-Bone Walker, Howlin’ Wolf, Peter, Paul and Mary, Woody Guthrie, Arlo Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Dylan, Simon and Garfunkel, Hank Williams, Tom Waits, Ani DiFranco, Beatles, Van Morrison, Talking Heads, Pink Floyd, Grateful Dead, Radiohead, Elvis

Education: Mike holds an associate degree in Guitar and Vocal Performance and has studied Music Performance and Music Technology at Portland Community College, Yavapai College, and Portland State University while earning a bachelor degree in Communications Studies.

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