ABOUT
MICHAEL

Michael Cotten (b. 1994) received his Bachelor’s of Music in Music Education from the University of Kentucky. He has an eclectic instructional background having studied music composition and production with Dr. Robert Jeter and Joseph Baber while at UK as well as Ben Levin and producer Underbelly since leaving. In 2016, Michael began teaching in the Cincinnati area and currently teaches at Ramay Jr. High School in Fayetteville, AR as of 2020. 

 

Michael has an eclectic love of music having written music for soloists, YouTubers, concert bands, marching bands, and more. His works have been performed on stages at both state conferences and international conferences. In addition, his marching band arrangements have won awards at both state and national competitions. In 2020, Michael created a lofi LP titled “This Place” and his music can be found in many videos from the YouTuber Knowing Better. 

 

When not teaching or writing music, Michael is enjoying time with his intelligent and beautiful wife, Taylor Prince, as well as their 2 dogs. Michael and Taylor are passionate about fostering and working with shelter dogs and have been active with Big Paws of the Ozarks since 2016 having just themselves worked with and adopted out close to 100 dogs in that time. Michael loves bouldering, disc golf, hiking, camping, or playing whatever game Larian Studios released last.