Born in small Wisconsin working-class town, Mike Starling was destined for the factory floor. But he chose a camera and a six-string over a spot on the assembly line, and his work has taken him to 49 states and four continents. 

A two-time winner of the Milwaukee Press Club Award, Mike photos and articles have been published in magazines, newspapers and online journals. His original music is featured on numerous recordings and movie and television soundtracks.

Read story on Mike's music career from his hometown newspaper

Pump Audio, a division of Getty Images, licenses independent music for movie and TV soundtracks. Mike has been a Pump recording artist since 2003, and they've placed original compositions from CDs like Didjeriblue and Guitar Moods on numerous network soundtracks.

View Mike's Pump Audio artist profile

CoPA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion and creation of photographic arts in the Greater Milwaukee area. Mike served as the group's webmaster in 2009. 
View his CoPA gallery

All About Jazz is a comprehensive jazz website based in Philadelphia. Mike is a contributing editor and has written profiles of artists such as Larry Coryell and Leon Parker.

View Mike's profile at All About Jazz

Founded in 1998, Bean Hoy Music is a BMI-affiliated company functions as the publishing and production house for the original songs and instrumental compositions written by Mike and his musical collaborators.

View Mike's profile at the Bean Hoy website & hear free music samples