Michael Laster is a composer, songwriter, and guitar and piano instructor living in New York City who has written for orchestra, film, string quartet, voice, solo piano, and other chamber ensembles. He is a graduate of the City College of New York.
 

In addition to music written for classical ensembles, Michael has composed and performed on numerous alternative rock singles including Snerg Dergus, Vulture Street, Stories, and Physical Dream. For lyrics, performers, song details, and more, click the "more info" on each work's Soundcloud page:

Click here to listen to Michael's music on Soundcloud.

Update: Piano Sonata No. 2 is complete! Watch on Youtube

Portrait by Spencer Snyder