Michael is an in-demand performer and educator. Notable acts include:
The Justin Kalk Orchestra, Ricky Van Shelton, Vassar Clements, Bonnie
Bramlett, David “Fathead” Newman, the Nashville Jazz Orchestra,
Greenland and many more. Michael Green received his Bachelors
in Music from Belmont University in Nashville, TN where he studied
with world renowned drummer, Chester Thompson. Michael was
then awarded a fellowship to study with world famous jazz drummer,
Danny Gottlieb, at the University of South Florida where he received
a Masters in Music with an emphasis in Jazz Performance. Following
grad school, Michael and Danny co-authored their fi rst book with Mel
Bay, The Drummer’s Workbook for Control and Creativity. Michael is
the editor of Mel Bay’s Percussion Sessions®, a webzine devoted to
percussion education.