Michael Bard is a Washington D.C. area freelance guitarist specializing in classical, latin, flamenco/rumba, swing and jazz styles.
Michael has performed as a soloist throughout the United States, Europe, Japan, North Africa, and the Middle East, and has been featured on various radio and t.v. programs around the world.
Michael has performed for many luminaries and dignitaries, including former President Bill Clinton, former Vice President Al Gore, U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan, former Joint Chief of Staff and current Secretary of State Colin Powell, President of Mexico Vicente Fox, Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Senator John Kerry (D-Mass), Teresa Heinz, Henry Kissinger, Bob Dole, former AOL Time Warner chairman Steve Case, as well as various members of royalty throughout the Middle East.
Michael holds a Masters degree in music from Arizona State University, Tempe, and a Bachelors degree in music from Wright State University, Dayton, OH.
His first recorded solo effort, entitled “Illumination”, features original compositions for guitar and solo piano, blending a soothing mix of Spanish, Latin, and adult contemporary instrumental styles.