Mike Simons
Founder and Executive Director mike at intonationmusicworkshop dot org
Mike founded IMW in 2006 with a carful of his own instruments, a volunteer slot at a local community center, and a hunch that teaching kids to play pop music would be a great way to keep them safe and involved during after-school hours. Earlier in his career, Mike traveled the globe as a Tour Director, landing in Chicago where he and a colleague started their own Destination Management/Event Planning Company Skyline Chicago, which thrived for 8 years. In 2005, Mike co-founded the acclaimed Intonation Music Festival, later renamed The Pitchfork Music Festival. Mike also co-founded the long-running Chicago Ukulele Cabaret and plays with several bands including Hayward and David Singer & The Sweet Science.
