Mike Thies
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Mike Thies holds a B.A. in music performance from The New School University, where he studied with Jim Black, John Hollenbeck, Jane Ira Bloom, and Andrew Cyrille. He has played in China, Canada, and across the United States, and at CMJ 07/08, SXSW 08, Bumbershoot, and the Vancouver, Winnipeg and Victoria Jazz Festivals. Mike truly cares about music, and upholds the philosophy of passing on tradition while contributing to the future direction of music.
Mike has played drums for 11 years and also plays a variety of melodic and harmonic instruments, which he often uses during lessons to give a context for exercises and practice. He is a well-rounded musician and composer and a very musical drummer. His pairing of a laid-back demeanor with firm boundaries makes him a good match for younger students, while his creative drive inspires intermediate and advanced students.
Live Footage - Empire State of Mind by Jay-Z & Alicia Keys
Mike Thies - drums, keyboard | Topu Lyo - cello, effects
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Funk Brothers (Motown), James Brown, Neil Young, The Beatles, Mice Parade, Michael Jackson, Fela Kuti, Philly Jo Jones, Tony Williams, Roy Haynes, Squarepusher, Sam Cooke, Shuggie Otis, Ali Farka Toure', Jim Black, John Hollenbeck, Battles, Dave King (Happy Apple, Bad Plus), Martin Dosh, Brian Blade, King Tubby, Bob Marley, Joe Chambers, Elvin Jones, Zakir Hussain
