Biography

Mike Murray is an in-demand guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, bandleader and educator based in Toronto, ON, Canada. Proficient in a wide variety of styles and with a unique and virtuosic command of his instrument, Mike's playing has been turning heads in the Toronto music scene and beyond for over ten years. Known for his fearless approach to music and willingness to take on any challenge, Mike has played in countless groups and recorded numerous albums both as a bandleader and with Canadian and international artists across virtually all genres of popular music, as well as contemporary and traditional South Asian, Latin, Spanish, and Mediterranean styles.She continues to be interested in music reception and the intersections of media studies and music. In addition to serving as a TA this year at York, she also teaches course in media studies at Sheridan College.