John Michael has spent the better part of his life composing, arranging, and performing music. He met Shelley and together they have collaborated on two musicals, SAVING THE PAST and CRAVING BUTTERFLIES. He studied composition with a renowned Baltimore composer under a mentorship. John is self-taught and has been writing music since the age of eight. In addition, John taught music for seven years. He is an award-winning composer and a member of Metro to Paris an indie-alternative band.