Mitchell Shiner

Mitchell Shiner is a vibraphonist, drummer, composer, and educator based in Milwaukee, WI. Shiner graduated from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music with a Bachelor’s in Jazz Studies. Shiner studied under Professors Steve Houghton, Michael Spiro, Wayne Wallace, Brent Wallarab, and Dr. David Baker.

Shiner serves as the Jazz & Contemporary Music Coordinator at The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. At WCM, Shiner teaches percussion lessons to students of all ages. Shiner facilitates Jazz combos and ensembles for middle- and high school students and lifelong learners. Through the WCM Connections program, he teaches a World Percussion curriculum for high-need Milwaukee students. The administrative and artistic team at WCM creates programs reflecting a contemporary music scene — empowering students to explore a diverse world of music.

Shiner is a bandleader and composer. “Mitchell Shiner Latin Vibes” has been featured by the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and the Jewish Community Center for events like Latkes Con Salsa and Carnaval De Purim. “Precarious Towers” is a Midwest all-star group of players and educators performing inspired compositions in the spirit of joy and collaboration. “Match Stick” is a tour de force fusion band playing genre-bending original material for an electric quartet.

While away from noise-making activities, Shiner enjoys cooking, gardening, crafting wind chimes out of teapots and silverware, and spending time with his family, his wife, and their dog – a very fluffy Pomeranian named Lucky.