Occupation:

Guitarist/Songwriter/Producer

About Me:

My career began in Nashville in 1998. I was fortunate enough to work with a number of incredible artists, engineers, and producers during my years there.
I moved to LA in 2003 and have since been working as a session guitarist as well as writing songs for television placements. Some of which include, Audi and Mazda commercials, High School Musical 2, Hannah Montana, CBS' Cold Case, Modern Mavels, ESPN, ABCetc...
This past fall I was the guitar player on CBS' "The Ex List" which aired on Friday nights from 9-10pm.
I have performed with the house band on the Megan Mullally show as well as an episode of American Idol Extra with a former contestant.
I released my first solo album "Stained Voodoo" in Sept 2006 which won Instrumental Album of the Year at the Los Angeles Music Awards. For the past year I've been focusing on my original band Chasing Saints as well as continuing to write for and play on various television and film projects.
I'm currently have endorsements with McPherson Guitars, Elixir Strings, Visual Sound, and DiMarzio Pickups.

Website:

http://www.myspace.com/michaelelsner

Number of years working in Nashville area:

Since 1998

Number of years in the music business:

Since 1998