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Michael Miller

Michael Miller is the author of several books, including The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music Theory, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Drums, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Singing, and The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music Composition. He has been using Cubase for a number of years. He used Cubase SX to record the audio CD included with the second edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Drums.
Music Theory Note by Note
Mixing Music
Music Theory, 3E
Singing, Second Edition
Microsoft Excel 2013
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Conducting Music
The Complete Idiot's Mini Guide to Music Theory Must-Know Terms
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Music Business
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music History

Books

Music Theory Note by Note
Mixing Music
Music Theory, 3E
Singing, Second Edition
Microsoft Excel 2013
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Conducting Music
The Complete Idiot's Mini Guide to Music Theory Must-Know Terms
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Music Business
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music History

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