Mike Melendez is a powerful performer, both vocally and on guitar/bass. He is available to teach in home Guitar Lessons. Mike has played many styles of music including Rock guitar, Classical guitar, Brazilian style and Spanish style.



Mike has made appearances on both coasts as a solo artist as well as a member of his current band.He has been singing since he was 10 years old, playing drums since he was 11 years old and has played guitar and bass since he was 12.

Previously, Mike worked as a pre-school teacher in Massachusetts. In his spare time he enjoys leading hikes and being outdoors in the local area.

Education Background

• Associates Degree in Music from OCC w/ Private Teaching Certificate

Guitar Performance

• Zuzu's Time Machine(guitar, vocals,bass, drums 2006-present)
• Sophomore Recital at Orange Coast College (April 2008)
• Powder Monkey (guitar, bass, vocals 2003-2005)
• Occam's Razor (bass, 1999-2002)
• Mission 57 (guitar, vocals 1996-2001)
• Strange Creek Music Festival(2004)

Music Teaching Experience

• Private Guitar Instructor (2001-present)

Music Recordings

• Mission 57 (guitar, 2000)
• Session guitarist for Tombo and Yamaha (guitar, 2007-2008)
• Zuzu's Time Machine (guitar, 2007)

Performing Groups

• OCC Guitar Ensemble(guitar, 2007)
• OCC Chamber Singers (guitar, 2007-2008)
• Dean College Musical Theatre Group(2002)
• Assabet Valley Chorus and Select Chorus (1996-2001)
• Assabet Valley Drama Club(1996-2001)
• Assabet Valley School Rock Band(1996-2001)

Musical Productions

• Dean College's "A Chorus Line"
• "Oklahoma" for Assabet Valley
• "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" for Assabet Valley
• "Cinderella" for Assabet Valley

He has performed at the following venues: The Surf City Saloon (HB), The Gypsy Den (Santa Ana), The Lazy Dog (Marlborough, MA), Java Hut (Worcester, MA) Border's Bookstore (Shrewsbury, MA) Webster House (MA), Worcester Palladium (Worcester, MA) Surf & Saddle (Encinitas), The Blue Cafe (Huntington Beach), E-Vocal (Costa Mesa), The Lucky Dog Music Hall (Worcester, MA), Tammany Hall (MA), Ralph's Diner (Worcester, MA), The Reel Bar (Allston, MA)