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California Avenue Southwest, West Seattle
Seattle, WA 98136 (map) - (206) 353-1158
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Spano Drum Studio • Seattle, WA • $40-50 per hour
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Welcome to SPANO DRUM STUDIO and the art of drumming, where you will be taking ONE-ON-ONE DRUM LESSONS WITH RICK SPANO learning the GERMAN GRIP, the FRENCH GRIP, and the TRADITIONAL GRIP.
You will also learn to apply different sticking techniques such as the MOELLER TECHNIQUE, the PUSH-PULL TECHNIQUE, the DROP BOUNCE TECHNIQUE, and FINGER TECHNIQUES, for both the German and French Grips. This will help ENDURANCE, POWER AND SPEED and unlock the doors to different feels and styles of music such as Rock, Jazz, Latin, and Funk, and will help tap the creative mind in mastering the art of drumming.
Reviews
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April 3, 2012
We have been so happy with Rick Spano - he has been teaching our son for over three years and his progress has been amazing. Rick is patient and kind, yet still pushes to get great results.
It is also amazing to hear Rick perform - he is one of the most talented and versitile drummers we have ever met.– Sheryl
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March 30, 2012
My son has been taking drum lessons from Rick Spano for the last 3 years, and he has enjoyed every second of it! We have been very happy with his progress and would recommend Rick Spano Drum Studio to anyone who would like to learn drums. Rick's long-time drum experience and his teaching ability make him an excellent choice for an instructor.
– Beata M.
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March 25, 2012
I have taken drum lessons here for almost one year and I feel like I have had a good experience. Rick is very experienced and fun to learn from. His prices are good too.
– Ben
Question and answer
Q. What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A. Drum teachers fall into two categories - one that just wants a lot of students and keep them coming - and the other that wants to and insists on building great drummers. Here at Spano Drum studio we build strong and powerful drummers.
Q. If you were a customer, what do you wish you knew about your trade? Any inside secrets to share?
A. Stage one non bounce exercises
Stage two bounce exercises
Moeller technique, moeller pumping motion,interlacing accented single stroke rolls,Free stroke, finger technique for french and german grip, one handed rolls. Uniformity in our basic approach to teaching students control, speed, flexibility, touch, rhythm, lightness, delicacy, power, endurance preciseness of execution, and jazz interpetation of snycopation for the modern drummer. Open handed playing exercises,brazilian rhythms,master studies, ultimate approach to rock n roll and rock fills, learning and playing songs in a state of art drum and recording studio.
Q. What questions should a consumer ask to hire the right service professional?
A. How long have you been teaching?
Do you teach many children and beginners?
What methods do you teach?
Do you teach them how to read?
Do you teach them fundamentals?
Do you prepare them for school band?
Do you teach intermediate and advanced?
Do you teach rock ?
Do you teach jazz?
Do you have to have a complete drum set to start out?
Can you start them out on snare drum?
If so how long do you keep them on snare drum?
Are you registerd with the schools and pta?
who do you perform with?
can we come see you perform?
Q. What important information should buyers have thought through before seeking you out?
A. Assuming that one has done the groundwork of seeking out references of reputable sources such as university music departments conservatories and such like and tactfully interviewing the teacher with appropriate questions to make sure of his musical knowledge.
Q. Why does your work stand out from others who do what you do?
A. I began Studying with Keith Purvis at the age of 7 after 8 years I played in the Highline Community College Jazz Band and the Fred Radke (former Trumpeter with Harry james) Band. I continued my education in Edison New Jersey with Charlie Tapp. After that i Returned to Seattle to continued My studies under Bill Cottic.I retuned to active playing performing with Jazz pianists Overton Berry Larry Coryell, Diane Schuur, Herb Ellis, Noel Redding, Buudy Miles and Mitch Micheal. I have played and studyed under the wing of some of the greatest teachers and musicians around. TECHNIQUE, SPEED, POWER, and ENDURANCE, LIGHT TOUCH and FINESSE PLAYING MOTIVATING YOUR STUDENTS TO BE THE BEST AND SETTING A STRONG CRISP AND FRESH EXAMPLE OF THIS. The technical part of drumming is important but most forget about the Art of playing drums interpretation and tapping the creative mind in mastering the art of drumming.
