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Originally from Burgundy, France, Michel began studying the cornet at the Municipal School of Music in Chalon-sur-Saône with Denis Sindt before continuing his training at the city's Conservatory under Philippe Merlin and later Eric Planté. He graduated with a Conservatory Prize awarded unanimously with the highest distinction from the jury.

Eager to further refine his artistry, he moved to the Paris region to study with Marc Geujon and later Alexis Demailly, while also joining the Paris Brass Band, with whom he performed in numerous prestigious competitions and concerts.

Admitted as the top-ranked candidate to the Pôle Supérieur d’Enseignement de la Musique et de la Danse in Bordeaux, Michel pursued advanced studies in the class of Franck Pulcini and also benefited from the guidance of Laurent Malet and Jean-François Dion.

Throughout his performing career, Michel has collaborated with a wide range of distinguished ensembles and institutions, including the contemporary music ensemble Proxima Centauri, the Abbaye aux Dames on period instruments, the Sinfonia Pop Orchestra, and the French Air Force Band of Bordeaux.

For two seasons, he served as Principal Trumpet of the Samsun State Opera in Turkey, while also appearing regularly as a guest musician with the Istanbul State Opera.

Recently appointed Professor of Trumpet and Coordinator of the Brass Department at the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Départemental de Dole in the Jura region of eastern France, Michel continues to develop an active performing career. Based near the Swiss border, he is also a member of the Orchestre Symphonique de Mâcon and performs at the prestigious ceremonies of the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin at the Château du Clos de Vougeot.

A prizewinner of two Chamber Music Awards in brass quintet formation, received at the Open Cap Ferret and the International Leopold Competition, Michel also represents France at various conferences of the International Trumpet Guild, contributing to the promotion of the French trumpet tradition on the international stage.