Michael Plotkin Originally from upstate New York, Michael received his Bachelor of Music degree in Percussion Performance from the Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt University in 2001. While there, he won the school’s annual concerto competition, performing Darius Milhaud’s Concerto pour Batterie et Petite Orchestre with the Vanderbilt Orchestra in 2001. In 2003, Michael received his Masters of Music degree in percussion from Southern Methodist University. An active freelancer and teacher in Dallas, TX, Michael performs with groups such as the East Texas and Los Colinas Symphonies, Dallas Wind Symphony, Lyric Stage, WaterTower Theatre, and Garland Summer Musicals. Internationally, Michael has performed with the Lyrique en Mer Opera Festival in France, and with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. Since 2008, Michael has been the resident percussionist at the New London Barn Playhouse in New Hampshire. Locally, Michael can be seen performing with the quartet Swing Therapy, and the nearly 20 piece Fox-Trot orchestra The Singapore Slingers.

Lamont Taylor is one of the most innovative musicians and music teachers in the DFW area. His distinct drum-instruction is designed to establish coordination and music proficiency most efficiently, while making learning fun and exciting. Lamont is distinguished in all musical styles, especially Rock'n Roll, Jazz, and Funk. He has hosted and adjudicated numerous drum competitions for a dozen years, and he has appeared as a guest clinician at countless music schools throughout America, Japan and Germany. Lamont has studied at the prestigious New School University of Jazz and Contemporary Music and is currently studying at Southern Methodist University. Lamont insists that composing, performing and teaching music are absolute passions, but he also enjoys traveling, cooking, reading and cycling.