Michael Abbasspour is a guitarist of many genres including jazz, mariachi, classical, blues, folk, rock and more. He performs regularly throughout Michigan and beyond. He is also a composer and songwriter, combining his many influences into a unique style of its own as a soloist and frontman of his band By the Willow.

Michael studied classical guitar at the University of Michigan-Flint under the guidance of Francesco Cavallini where he earned his bachelors in guitar performance. In the classical realm, he has collaborated with past Flint Symphony Orchestra flautist, Jessica Cech and the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra violinist, Walter Alberghini.

A teacher of 12 years, his teaching experience includes ensemble and solo guitar lessons, mariachi, and various instruments. He currently teaches lessons at El Ballet Folklórico Estudiantil and Grand Blanc Music.