Mike Grimes comes to Undercroft with 36 years of music experience, including professional work in song writing, performing and teaching. He was born and raised in Mississippi, just south of Memphis. His interest in music began at the age of 5, with his first instrument, the accordion. He was hooked and went on to play piano, trumpet, bass, guitar and drums. His core training in classical and jazz styles, led to full music scholarships at NWCJ and Delta State University. Mike moved to Oklahoma in 1987 and has taught children and adults both theory and the love of playing music. In addition to teaching music at Undercroft, Mike teaches drumline and guitar at Bishop Kelley.
