Chris Brien and his percussion group "Tribe" will perform two exciting musical performances "Mozambique for Bass" (Solo Performance by Chris Brien) and "Creative Caitlin" (Featuring Chris Brien and "Tribe"). Chris will also speak on how his students are amongst some of the most confident, creative and forward thinking people in their schools. They don't play video games and are on the top of their grades. Want to know their secret? They play the drums. Music, especially drumming, can bring out creativity and rhythm in individuals, improves IQ levels, boosts the immune system, and is frankly, fun.

International Drumset Artist, Author, Composer, Percussionist, Educator and Clinician Chris Brien has performed and recorded with many internationally acclaimed artists, trained some of Australia's and Hong Kong's best drummers, and is constantly pushing the boundaries of the modern drumset. Chris Brien's work, which includes Independence Part II, World Rhythms, and Progressive Rhythms, have garnered critical acclaimed by Modern Drummer Magazine USA. Progressive Rhythms was rated by Modern Drummer Magazine USA as one of the top twelve drumming tutorial products released worldwide since 2005.

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