When Michelle was in her duo " The Dalziels" She toured the country performing at Festivals, Listening Rooms, House concerts, and more. She competed in several songwriting competitions including Kerrville Folk Festival's newfolk competition in 2004 and 2007, and Won the South Florida Folk Festival's Vic Heyman songwriting competition in 2009.

Michelle has written songs specifically for Musicals and other performers including a musical based on the children's book, Julius, Baby of the World, written by Kevin Henkes and Illinois Christian performer, Samantha Stayer.

Michelle, has opened for such artists as, Michael Johnson, Susan Werner, Vance Gilbert, Kathy Ryan, Johnsmith, Ruthie Foster, Michael Smith, Dana Cooper, and more.