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Michael Kollwitz is known for playing the Chapman Stick. In 1976, after meeting inventor Emmett Chapman, Kollwitz became a longtime protégé and friend.

In 2003, Kollwitz transitioned from the telecommunications industry to full-time dedication to his music. In 2017, Kollwitz gained additional notoriety with the release of his Serenity Trilogy securing a position on the Billboard charts. In addition to playing live at various venues, he has released over 30 recordings over a 28-year span. In 2023, the book, "Stick With It: Adventures of a Chapman Stick Player," was published, with Kollwitz chronicling the early days of The Stick and his long-time relationship with the late Emmett Chapman. Kollwitz has also incorporated his music into presentations as a keynote speaker.

Discography
Audio Cassette:
 * Stick Stuff (1995)

Audio CDs:
 * Tappistry Vol. 1 (1996)
 * Severe Tire Damage (2000)
 * Moments (2003)
 * Steppin' Out (2003)
 * Carnival (2003)
 * Memories (2004)
 * Frosty The Stickman (2004)
 * Here Comes Spring (2005)
 * Waterfallin' (2006)
 * Under The Banyan Tree (2008)
 * Suntan Lady (2010)
 * The Chapman Stick Meets The Beatles (2011)
 * Rainbows (2012)
 * Peaceful Journey (2013)
 * Snap Shots (2013)
 * The Chapman Stick Meets The Beatles, Vol. 2 (2013)
 * Secret Mountain (2017)
 * Serenity: Peaceful Music on The Chapman Stick (2017)
 * Serenity II (2018)
 * Serenity III (2019)
 * Santa Plays The Stick (2019)
 * The Stick EWI Project: In The Moonlight (2020)
 * Calm Waters (2021)
 * The Friendly Snowman (2021)
 * Best of Serenity (2023)

Digital Compilations: Digital Singles:
 * 20 Greatest Hits (2006)
 * Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 (2007)
 * Chapman Stick From Hawaii (2015)
 * Pile of Presents (2018)
 * Hidden Hand (2019)
 * Across The Milky Way (2019)

Video DVD:
 * Live In Concert (2006)

Publications
BOOKS
 * Stick With It: Adventures of a Chapman Stick Player (2023)