Mike Nielsen facts for kids

Mike Nielsen is an amazing Irish guitarist and composer. He was born on February 21, 1961. He is also a teacher who focuses on jazz and music that is made up on the spot, called improvised music.

Mike Nielsen's Musical Journey

Starting Young

Mike Nielsen was born in Sligo, Ireland. He started playing music at a very young age. When he was just four years old, he began playing the ukulele.

Learning Music

As he grew older, Mike studied music at several famous schools. He went to the Royal Irish Academy of Music and the Dublin College of Music in Ireland. He also studied at the Berklee College in Boston, USA. These schools helped him become a skilled musician.

Playing with Famous Musicians

Mike Nielsen plays both acoustic and electric guitars. He has performed with many well-known musicians. Some of these include Kenny Wheeler, Larry Coryell, and Joe Lovano.

He toured Europe in 2001 with Dave Liebman. They also toured New Zealand and Australia in 2004. Mike and Dave have recorded two albums together. Mike has also played with the Crash Ensemble. He was a solo performer with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra.

Teaching Music

Besides performing, Mike Nielsen is also a dedicated teacher. He is the Director of Jazz Performance. This role is at the Dublin Institute of Technology Conservatory of Music and Drama. He helps train the next generation of jazz musicians.

Mike Nielsen's Albums

Mike Nielsen has released several albums. These recordings show his unique style and talent.

• Solo at Garden City (2000)
• Osmosis (2003)
• Sound Recipes (2004)
• Evolution with Benjamin Dwyer (2005)