Michael Gayle

Producer and Music Director

Michael is a natural teacher and producer. He knows how to bring out the best performance in musicians, recording artists and basketball players. He is an award winning producer, a guitar player, songwriter, sound engineer and coach. He loves guitars, all sports; especially basketball, good music, his family, crab, being at home, and seeing people overcome the tough stuff of life.

He began playing guitar at 8, had his first gig at 10. His father, Stanley Glinksy taught him guitar. He would play rhythm for his Dad’s band on Saturday nights. All 3 of his sisters are singers and songwriters. He recorded his first band ‘Satan’s Jury’ (a psychedelic horn band) in 1968. In the 70s he formed a progressive country rock band called ‘Loose Boots’ and toured TX, Louisiana and Oklahoma. In 1982 he came to LA with his sister and co-writer Davie Gayle for a publish contract with Grandma Baby Production.

Producer/Sound Engineer
Discography

Artist – Susan J Paul
Human Factor, Naked Heart, (Remba Records),
We Will Remember (GIA)
Artist – Avalon
Avalon (Vantage Records)
Artist – Michael Benedict
Skin to Earth (Remba Records)
Artist – Jennifer Russell
The Virtues Songs, This is Where I Live,
Songs from The Adventures of the Little Green Dragon,
Together We Can Do Great Things,
Aqui es donde yo vivo (Remba Kids)
Artist – Vini Contraes
The Umbrella, Kingdom of Conscience (Whitestone Records)d
Artist – Davie P. Murphy
Shining in the Temporary Sun (Twin Oaks Records)
Artist – David Young
Renaissance, Mystery of Destiny,
Deep Spirit, Sacred Love Songs,
Happiness, David,(Universe Music)
Artist – Pat Daly
Stanley, the Computer with a Heart:) (Remba Kids)
Artist – Keith Heffner
Cirque Enique , Cirque 2002 (Cirque Productions)
Artist – Davie Gayle
Amber in the Clay (Remba Records)
Artist – Mary Rice Hopkins
Get On Board, A Very Mary Christmas (Big Steps for You)
Artist – David Strother
The Desert is Singing (Remba Records)
Artist – Sonny Salsbury
How’s about a Boa ?, (Remba Kids Records)
Looking for Christmas, Gotta Keep Dancing

Education

  • Middlesex College, Middlesex, NJ 1971 – 1973
  • Trenton State College, Trenton, NJ 1973 – 1975

Guitarist, Music Director, Vocalist

  • Formed musical group “Avalon” in 1987 with pianist, Jennifer Russell
  • Released “Avalon” CD on Vantage Records in 1990 received radio air play nationwide
  • Currently performing throughout Los Angeles as a guitarist & music director
  • Guitarist/vocalist at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Van Nuys, 1998 to present
  • Music Director – This is Where I Live – Community Sing-Along 2006 to present

Remba Records & Glynnsound Studios

  • Co-founded Remba Records in 1994.
  • Opened Midway Studios, Glendale CA in 1995 (owner)
  • Opened Glynnsound Studio, La Crescenta, CA 2004 (owner)

Michael Gayle · Box 611, Montrose, CA 91021 · 818-244-5661

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    We provide supplemental support services. Our programs meet NCLB requirements for the use of Title 1 and Title V funds. Our baseline services can enhance and support your school site instructional plan goals. We can help you with any budget adjustments, give Jennifer a call: 818-244-5661 or write to: jennifer@thisiswhereilive.org
    Who’s using our program?
    School Districts
    • Los Angeles Unified School District – Los Angeles, CA
    • Glendale Unified School District - Glendale, CA
    • Burbank Unified School District – Burbank, CA
    • Long Beach Unified School District – Long Beach, CA
    • ...and more

    Schools
    • Garfield Elementary - Toppenish, WA
    • Westminster Ave. - Venice, CA
    • Lockwood Elementary - Los Angeles, CA
    • South Park Elementary - Los Angeles, CA
    • ...and more