The composition faculty of Michigan State University has described the music of Michael Goodman (b. 1988) as dramatic, humorous, and energetic. He views composition as a communicative tool that enhances his musical and philosophical ideas. Michael's music stems from personal, neurodivergent experiences of his own or close friends. He creates organic music, including acting, speech, humor, and drama. He is also known to combine various genres, such as rock, jazz, and classical music, to create a musical space that is uniquely expressive and authentic.

Michael's compositions have been performed throughout North America, the U.K., Portugal, Hong Kong, and Croatia by musicians, ensembles and festivals such as Sarah Lewis - Assistant Principal Oboist at Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Eddie Goodman - Associate Professor of Saxophone at University of Arizona, Jackson Symphony Orchestra, Musique 21, University of the Pacific, The Great Noise Ensemble, ensemble mise-en, and "The President's Own" United States Marine Band.

Michael received his Master of Music degree and Bachelor of Music degree in music composition at Michigan State University while studying under Ricardo Lorenz, Jere Hutcheson, Charles Ruggiero, and Mark Sullivan. He has also had lessons under Joel Hoffman, Armando Bayolo, William Bolcom, Michael Daugherty, David Dzubay, Kieran MacMillan, and Marc Mellits. In addition, he received his Master of Arts degree in Arts Administration at Florida State University. Michael has also interned with Eighth Blackbird, Third Coast Percussion, and Ensemble Dal Niente.

Michael currently resides in Lansing, Michigan, where he is the Development Manager for the Lansing Symphony Orchestra and a freelance composer with his wife, Shelise.

Michael’s C.V. can be found here.