Bio
Considered a multifaceted musician by audiences and fellow artists alike, guitarist Mike Bryce performs, composes, and teaches a wide variety of musical styles. He has performed as a jazz, blues, rock, funk, folk, country and bluegrass musician in a variety of settings for over a decade. Mike strongly believes that creativity and open-mindedness are among the most valuable assets a musician can have, and these qualities are evident in his own playing and writing.
Originally from the South Hills of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Mike moved to Ohio to attend Bowling Green State University in 2011. With the help of academic and music scholarships, he studied under acclaimed jazz guitarist and educator Chris Buzzelli for four years. During that time, Mike founded the Roots Music Club, a student organization at BGSU. He served as the club’s president for its first two years, during which student membership and involvement grew at a steady rate. At the end of the RMC’s first year, Mike recorded and produced a full-length album featuring a variety of local musicians and club members. This has since become an annual project for the Roots Music Club. In the spring of 2016, Mike produced the second RMC album at Stone Soup Recording Studios in nearby Maumee, Ohio. The project involved nearly 40 BGSU students.
Mike Bryce regularly performs across the Midwest. He often plays solo concerts, as well as lively shows with duos, trios, and full bands. His working groups include the acoustic folk/bluegrass/country trio Ramblin' Rhythm and the 4-piece jazz/rock band The Barn Cats. While he sometimes plays in casual settings like wineries, breweries, and restaurants, Mike also regularly performs at country clubs and private engagements such as weddings and corporate events. He is also featured as a performer at the historic Ritz Theatre in Tiffin, Ohio, 1-2 times per year.
In addition to performing, Mike teaches private guitar lessons. Supported by 20 years' playing experience, he has been teaching privately in Bowling Green for over 10 years. Mike has taught numerous styles of music to students of all ages, ranging from 5 to 75.
Mike graduated from BGSU in 2016 with two degrees: Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies, and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. He still lives, performs, and teaches in Bowling Green, Ohio. Mike's debut album Eclectic Guitar was released in 2017.