Danya Thompson speaks to students at East Coloma-Nelson school during a drum clinic in Rock Falls Friday, March 24, 2023. The Chicago native learned the drums at age five and quickly fell in love with the craft. Thompson has played with countless musical acts ranging from Destiny’s Child to Hot Hot Robot. Along with being an accomplished musician, Thompson is an educator, producer, musical engineer and composer working in film and TV. (Alex T. Paschal - apaschal@shawmedia.com/credit)