Greg Howard -  Greg is one of the most influential Stickists in the World. He has released over 11 recordings on his own Espresso label, given over 2000 performances with some of today's top artists and has composed on Stick for live theater and modern dance. Howard has taught over 40 Stick seminars worldwide and has released an instructional book called The Stick Book, Vol.1.

Steve Adelson - Steve is considered one of the grandmasters of the Stick. He has performed at clubs, festivals and conventions and taught at Stick Seminars throughout the US as well as internationally. Adelson has become a defining voice on the Stick releasing three CDs, featuring his group, The Stick-Tet. Album guest have included Tony Levin, Larry Coryell, Chieli Minucci, Jerry Marotta, and others.

Steve also writes for Twentieth Century Guitar and Jazz Improv magazines and owns his own music school in Brooklyn, NY. He will be releasing a Stick method book/DVD published by Mel Bay, later in this year.