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Michael Ammons serves as an Adjunct Instructor of Guitar at Lakeland University since 2012, focusing on teaching non-music majors. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Natural Science and Secondary Education from Northland College (Ashland, WI, 1992).
- Education: Northland College, Natural Science (Secondary Education), 1992.
Ammons is a blues and roots guitarist with over three decades of performance experience across Wisconsin, including performances at major festivals and street corners. He co-founded The Water Street Hot Shots in 2000, which earned top honors at the 2009 Paramount Blues Challenge. He has also performed at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN (2010–2011) and collaborated with Lakeland student Leo Liu in 2015.
- Awards: 2009 Paramount Blues Challenge Winner.
His teaching emphasizes accessibility and skill-building for students of all experience levels. He maintains an email presence at ammonsm@lakeland.edu.
Advising & Collaborations: Advised student Leo Liu in a 2015 performance. No grants are explicitly mentioned in the text.
Labs/Teams: Active in The Water Street Hot Shots blues band, emphasizing traditional American music styles.
