Michael Treni was born in Falmouth, Maine. He attended high school in Falmouth, Maine. There he earned a Bachelor of Music in Jazz. The University of Miami School of Music also offered a Master of Music in Theory/Composition. Michael was a teacher at the University of Miami, and at the Berklee School of Music Boston after he graduated. Michael is a professional trombonist and has performed with jazz legends Pat Metheney, Art Blakey, Tom Harrell and Doc Severinson.