“Join Mike Meadows from Swan Percussion as he demonstrates hybrid set-ups and techniques combining drums, hand percussion, cymbals, cajons and more. You’ll walk away with great ideas about how to combine different instruments, mallets, textures, hardware, and grooves to fit any playing situation. Mike is a freelance percussionist, drummer, and background vocalist based in Austin,TX. Mike has been playing music since age three. From Classical & Jazz to Pop & World Music he’s seen it all (and played some of it too). His greatest passion is performing and recording a variety of musical styles all around the world. He is also co-inventor of The Black Swan Drum and co-founder of Swan Percussion.” –Rhythm Traders