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The meeting was an in-depth conversation with Jyn Yates, a drummer with 45 years of experience. Jyn shared her life story, including her early exposure to drums through her father, her career in news media, and her transition to full-time drum instruction. She discussed her recent spinal cord injury and how it changed her approach to drumming, including adapting to new physical limitations and exploring music therapy. Jyn also highlighted her role in the book "Women Drummers: A History" and her ongoing efforts to promote music education, particularly for children with disabilities. Jyn shared her experience of suffering a severe spinal cord injury while drumming, which resulted in partial paralysis and loss of sensation in her limbs. Despite the challenges, she continued playing drums with modified techniques and therapy, and has since pursued music therapy as a field of study. Jyn also discussed receiving support from the drumming community, including a donation from Paiste Cymbal Company, and how the injury led her to prioritize safety and focus on teaching online. She discussed how the injury brought her closer to family in Kentucky and Nashville, and how she's been able to continue drumming despite the challenges, studying with Jim Riley who has helped her improve. Jyn mentioned writing an original song called "Metal Neck Mofo" inspired by her experience, which features the metal cage in the album cover, and she noted that she will always have the metal implant in her spine. She discussed her influences, including female drummers like Viola Smith and Sheila E, and her desire to bring drummers to the forefront of performances. Jyn also mentioned her work teaching drums to children with disabilities, noting significant improvements in their confidence and skills. She concluded by sharing her experience being featured on the cover of the book "Women Drummers: A History," written by Angela Smith, which compared her to a younger Viola Smith. Jyn shared her passion for drumming, discussing her family's vintage Ludwig drum collection and her personal 70s Black Panther kit. She explained how her father, a drummer and vintage collector, influenced her early interest in drums and taught her the 5-stroke roll from age three. Jyn also highlighted influential female drummers including Karen Carpenter, Sheila E, and Sydney Black Manson, Jyn also explained how they learned to play by listening to music on tapes and CDs, particularly influenced by their father's love for music.