_{Bill Bachman is a world-renowned specialist in hand technique with a heavy background in rudimental drumming and its application to the drumset.}

_{He is the founder of the hand technique site drumworkout.com which made Modern Drummer magazine’s Top 6 online resources list, author of the books Stick Technique and Rhythm & Chops Builders, and the “Logic” book series for RowLoff.com which has become part of the curriculum in many schools and universities. Bill designed Vic Firth’s Heavy Hitter pad series and his signature drumsticks and has twice been nominated in Modern Drummer magazine’s annual readers poll, as an educator and for his book Rhythm & Chops Builders.}

_{He earned a B.M. from Berklee College of Music, studied at the University of North Texas and has played with and taught many award-winning marching percussion groups, including the UNT drumline and the Cadets, Bluecoats, Blue Knights and Carolina Crown drum & bugle corps.}

_{Behind the drumset Bill is the drummer for Herd of Instinct, Spoke of Shadows, has toured with progressive rock artist Neal Morse, is on recordings with Trey Gunn (King Crimson), Colin Edwin (Porcupine Tree), Adam Holzman (Miles Davis & Steven Wilson), Gerald Albright (Grammy award winning saxophonist), and gigs locally on a regular basis. He’s performed at clinics and drum festivals on five continents and teaches at Marcus and Flower Mound High Schools along with offering online lessons globally.}

_{Bill proudly endorses Mapex drums, Loyal rope drums, Vic Firth drumsticks, Remo drumheads, Zildjian cymbals, Earaser earplugs and InEarz in-ear monitors}

_{Michael Swann is a freelance trombonist and music educator in Dallas, TX. He teaches lessons and masterclasses for all low brass instruments in several districts across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and regularly performs with regional orchestras, chamber ensembles, jazz bands, and commercial groups. Michael also serves as an adjudicator and clinician throughout the state.}

_{Growing up in North Texas, Michael was immersed in a vibrant musical community. He performed with the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra from 2006–2008, including an international concert tour with the GDYO Wind Symphony. In 2008, Michael was selected as the Bass Trombonist of the Young Artist Orchestra at the Boston University Tanglewood Institute.}

_{Michael holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Stephen F. Austin State University, where he studied with Dr. Deb Scott and performed extensively with the SFA Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, and Trombone Choir. His other primary teachers include Bob Burnham, Jimmy Clark, and Dr. Bruce Faske.}

_{Michael is excited to lead the Guardians horn line, sharing his passion and expertise as their Brass Caption Head & Brass Arranger.}

_{Jesse Aguilar is an associate band director at Frankford Middle School. His philosophy, as a music educator, is to guide the growth and creativity of students in order to enable their success. Their use of consistent collaboration and critical thinking skills will mold them into outstanding individuals.}

_{Jesse has been an admin and instructor with DCI World Class finalist Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps and DCI Open Class finalists Guardians Drum and Bugle Corps. He has also taught and instructed at multple North Texas high schools teaching visual, brass and conducting.}

_{He has marched and performed with DCI World Class finalists Troopers and Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps, DCI Open Class Finalists Guardians, Texas A&M Commerce “Pride” Marching Band, Texas A&M Commerce Horn Studio Chamber Ensemble and Texas A&M Commerce Tube/Euphonium Studio Chamber Ensemble}

_{Jesse has a Bachelors of Music Education from Texas A&M University-Commerce. He is currently a member of International Tube Euphonium Association, National Association of Music Educators, Texas Music Education Association and Texas Bandmasters Association}