Michael Skillern is an award-winning international solo and orchestral percussionist who has presented recital tours across Europe, Asia, the United States, and the Middle East. He has served as Timpanist with the National Symphony Orchestra UAE and the Venice Symphony (USA), performed with renowned recording artists such as Dennis DeYoung of Styx, Michael Amante, and Kristin Chenoweth, and worked as a dedicated music educator in the USA, Saudi Arabia, China and the United Arab Emirates.