Mike Poupko, Founder

Guitar, Ukulele, Bass, Engineering, Production, Mixing, Composition, Songwriting, Arranging, Music Theory

Michael Poupko has been playing guitar for almost 30 years and teaching music for almost 20. Mike is happy to share his knowledge and is proficient in Electric and Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Recording and Music Production. Prep for a gig, a big audition or just learn a fun skill.

MIKE’S MUSIC IN TV AND FILM

Networks and Corporate: Disney, NBC, FOX, BBC, Discovery Channel, Travel Channel, Food Network, Cooking Channel, HGTV, WGN, DIY Network, MGM, Universal, Bose, Relix Magazine, Rutgers University and more.

Notable Shows/Movies: Dateline NBC, Design On A Dime, Bizarre Foods With Andrew Zimmern, Made In America (Emmy winning), Rehab Addict, So You Think You Can Dance, New In Town (Renée Zellweger, Harry Connick Jr.)

Where: US, Canada, India, Hong Kong, Russia, Australia, Germany, Turkey, Mexico, Brazil, Scandanavia, Spain, Portugal, UAE…

PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE

Notable Venues: House Of Blues, World Music Theater, The Metro, CBGB’s, Double Door, Park West…

Shared the bill with: Tom Petty, The Black Crowes, The Wailers, Soul Asylum, Soul Asylum, Cracker, Fishbone, Blind Melon, Victor Wooten, Rachel Yamagata, and more

Performed Live With: Frankie Avalon, Nely, Jeff Mauro (Food Network), Jim Peterik (“Eye Of The Tiger,” “Vehicle”), and more.

Theater: Tony & Tina’s Wedding, Hair, Footloose, and more.

Countries Performed In: Most of the US, France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Morocco, Canada and more

AWARDS

Chicago Music Award – “Best Rock Album” – Punsapaya – Prepare to Qualify
Chicago Music Award – Punsapaya nominated a second time for “Best Rock Album”
Chicago Music Award – Punsapaya nominated 3 years in a row for “Best Rock Performer”
Elmhurst Jazz Fest – Outstanding Soloist award 2 years in a row.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Guitar Performance from the Chicago Musical College at Roosevelt University in 2001.