MUSIC PRODUCTION
MIXING
SONGWRITING
AUDIO EDITING
KEYBOARDS
LIVE PERFORMANCE
TUTORIALS
MUSIC LIBRARY
What's New
New!!! Michael's latest single "Together Again," the follow up to his Billboard #1 song "Happy Hour," released on May 9th and is available for download, all streaming platforms, and on your favorite C-Jazz radio stations. Check it out today!
New!!! Michael and Longtime collaborator Mel Brown (bassist extraordinaire) team up to form Embassy — a fresh new project band bringing decades of chart-topping success to a bold new sound. Their Debut Single "One of a Kind," featuring Tim Bowman, releases July 11th. Check back for more details.
THE STUDIO
The B Hive studios, located in beautiful NW Peoria, AZ, specializes in solo artist vocal and instrumental recording, songwriting & scoring, audio editing, keyboard and piano tracking, and complete song production and mixing.
Songwriting and Editing
Over 65 top 30 Contemporary Jazz singles have been written and produced by Michael since 2002. This includes 25 #1's, 38 top 5 and 44 Top10 hits. The 2007 Grammy winning Song "Mornin" was produced right here at the B-Hive. Original music has been written and published from Pop, R&B, Country, TV & Movie Scoring, as well as advertising jingles. MBP also specializes in first class professional song and radio editing.
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Artists
Since Michael's journey as a professional musician began, he has produced, recorded, and performed alongside some of the most respected artists in the industry. His passion for music and dedication to his craft have led him to collaborate with a remarkable array of talents. Here are just a few of the notable artists he has worked with.
* George Benson
* Paul McCartney
* Al Jarreau
* Michael Bolton
* Little Anthony and the Imperials
* Ce Ce Peniston
* Sister Sledge
* Tony Lucca
* David Hernandez
* Bob "Derwood" Andrews
* Jerry Riopelle
* Ralph Covert
* Rex Allen Jr.
* Jeff Dayton
* JJ Heller
* Brian McKnight
* Joey DeFrancesco
* Clark Terry
* Marion Meadows
* Lin Rountree
* Nick Colionne
* Kim Scott
* Wayman Tisdale
* The Rippingtons
* Cindy Bradley
* Michael Bearden
* Julio Fernandez
* Tim Bowman
* Althea Rene
* Jaared
* Steve Oliver
* Peter White
* Michael Lington
* Ricky Minor
* Brian Simpson
* Impromp2
* Johnny Britt
* Chuck Loeb
* Greg Adams
* Eric Marienthal
* Nelson Rangel
* Lebron Dennis
* Will Donato
