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• Graduated at the LOS ANGELES MUSIC ACADEMY, Pasadena U.S.A. .

• Zildjian Cymbal USA Ambassador •.

• Zildjian Signature Sticks Ambassador •.

• Ludwig Drums USA Ambassador •.

• Remo Drumhead Ambassador •.

• Gruvgear USA Ambassador •

• Drummers Drum Kit (DDK) USA Ambassador •.

• Flipears Customized in-ear Monitors Endorser •.

• World Balance Endorser •.

• Professional Session Musician •.

• Music Director /Arranger •.

• Film and TV Music Scorer •.

• Music Educator / Instructor / Clinician •.

• Owner & Program Director of Michael Alba Drum program (MADP) est. 2010 •.

• CEO & Program Director of Alba International Music Academy, Texas USA

Played for Int’l Artists:

• Toured with •

*Grammy Award winner for Best Jazz Vocal Album

Artist, Ms. Patti Austin

*Toured with Grammy Award winner Pauline Wilson

* 5-time Grammy Award winner Christopher Cross

* Grammy award Winner Melissa Manchester

* Grammy Nominee Lou Pardini

* Gospel Artist Ron Kenoly

* Brazilian/Pop Artist Kevyn Lettau

* British Singer-Songwriter Julia Fordham

* Musician-Songwriter & Record Producer Dennis Lambert

* Singer-Songwriter Kenny Rankin

* Singer-Songwriter and Musician Joe Pizullo

* Singer-Songwriter, Composer and Musician David Pomeranz

* Singer-Actor Rex Smith

* Singer Angela Bofill

* Florian Ross (German Jazz artist and Professor)

* Anders Paulsson (Top Jazz Saxophone Artist)

* Japan Based Singer - Charito

* Played and Recorded / Tower Of Power Guitarist Bruce Conte

Featured Drummer / Artis during:

• Namm Show 2023 – Gruv Gear Booth

• Namm Show 2023 – Drummers Dream kit Booth

• Aaron Spears – Zildjian Day 2016

• Kenny Aronoff – Zildjian Day 2006

• Steve Smith – Zildjian Day 2005

• Manu Katche – Zildjian Day 1999

• Alex Acuña – Zildjian Day 1998

• Akira Jimbo – Yamaha Clinic 1997

• MALASIMBO Music & Arts Festival 2020

INTERNATIONAL DRUM MASTERCLASSES:

• Los Angeles, U.S.A. – Masterclass 1 & 2

• Rock band Camp Head Facilitator 2023 @ Inspired Minds Art Center, Buda Texas

• Antioch Drum Masterclass 2023 - Eastbay Area Antioch, CA. USA

• Canada (Vancouver, Toronto & Calgary)

• Osaka, Japan – Masterclass 1

• Abu-Dhabi, UAE – Masterclass 1 & 2

• Dubai, UAE – Masterclass 1 & 2

• Qatar – Masterclass 1, 2 & 3

• Brunei - – Masterclass 1 & 2

Played for Int'l Concerts:

* KZ Tandingan - U.S. / Canada / Middle East Tour 2017-2019

* Regine Velasquez U.S. tour 2013, 2016, 2017, 2019 /

* Regine Velasquez New Zealand 2018

* Regine Velasquez Silver Concert MOA Arena 2012

* Regine Velasquez U.A.E. tour 2011

* Regine Velasquez Guam Show 2009

* Regine Velasquez U.S. tour 2008

* Regine Velasquez U.S. tour 2012

* Regine Velasquez U.S. tour 2015

* Gary Valenciano —Australia 2006

* Grace Nono — World Music and Dance Festival (Yokohama, Japan) 1996

* Grace Nono — Asian Music Festival (Hongkong) 1996

* Martin Nievera — Seoul, Korea & Guam, U.S.A. 1997

* A.S.A.P.- 2005 U.S. tour * A.S.A.P — Tokyo, Japan 2005

* Rosanna Roces And Ai-ai U.S. Tour '2000

* Ogie Alcasid, Janno Gibbs & Friends — Brunei 1999

* Puro Ritmo Latin Band — Singapore 2003

TV SHOWS Played:

• Idol Philippines (Philippine Idol)

• X Factor

• The Voice

• COKE Studio

• Pilipinas Got Talent

• ASAP

• Star in a Million

• Born Diva

• Kanta Pilipinas

• Pop star kids

• Sunday All Stars

• S.O.P.

• Party Pilipinas

• Celebrity Duets

• Pinoy Pop Superstar

Played with Filipino Artists such as:

Regine Velasquez, Lea Salonga, Basil Valdez, Martin Nievera,

KZ Tandingan, Moira, Ben and Ben, Michael Pangilinan,

Elizabeth Ramsey, Lou Bonevie, ZsaZsa Padilla, Jaya, Ogie Alcasid,

Kuh Ledesma, Ella May Saison, Vernie Varga, Celeste Legaspi,

Louie Reyes, Lani Misalucha, Rico J. Puno, Bert Nievera, Leo Valdez,

Ivy Violan, Tateng Katindig, Rannie Raymundo, Rey Valera, Jose Mari Chan, Mitch Valdez, Sarah Geronimo, Eric Santos, Rachelle Ann Go, TJ Monterde, Gary Valenciano, Ice Seguera, Sharon Cuneta ,Lolita Carbon, Janno Gibbs, Cooky Chua, Grace Nono, La Diva, Joni Feliciano, Tots Tolentino,

Pops Fernandez, Dulce,Christian Bautista Bluesviminda, Sam Milby,

Piolo Pascual, Manny Pacquiao, Zephanie, Darren Espanto and many more...

Bands Played:

• YOSHA (Original / Jazz Fusion)

• GMAQ (Blues / Jazz Fusion)

• Q&A (60’s, 70’s, 80’s)

• ONE WALKER (Christian / Gospel)

• FULLFORCE (80’s Rock)

• AQUALRELA (Brazilian)

• BLUESVIMINDA (Jazz / Blues)

• CUBANILA (Afro-Cuban)

• PURO RITMO (Afro-Cuban)

• PASSAGE (Pop RnB)

• JAMITABU (Jazz Fusion)

• Many more...

WORK EXPERIENCE:

2021 - Present

Alba International Music Academy (CEO /Program Director)

2010 - Present

Michael Alba Drum Program Music (Program Director)

2014 - Present

ALBANATION ENTERPRISE Owner / Managing Director

1997 - Present

Harlequin Party and Event Specialist Co-Owner and Vice President

1998 - 2000

J.B. MUSIC COMPANY Executive Branch Product Consultant

2000 - 2021

ABS-CBN Broadcasting TV Network - Artist / Arranger

2008 - 2021

G.M.A. TV - Artist / Music Scorer / Musician

2010 – 2021

TV 5 - Artist / Musician

2002 - 2003

Talent Worx Corporation Artist / Music Arranger

2004 - 2012

Television and Production Exponents (TAPE INC.) - Music Scorer / Arranger

2006 - 2012

APT Entertainment Inc. - Music Scorer / Arranger

EDUCATION

• LOS ANGELES MUSIC ACADEMY, Pasadena USA (2000) Major in Drums

• Conservatory of Music, University of the Philippines, Diliman Quezon City Major in Drums / Minor in piano

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

Born on the 4th day of January 1975 in Davao City, Philippines Can Speak English, Tagalog languages and Cebuano/Bisaya Dialect

Michael Alba

#260 Rioja, Kyle Texas USA 78640

cell# 1.737.877.4423 [email protected]

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