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Staff Announcement: Welcome to Dan Ciccone!

Very glad to announce that Dan Ciccone has joined the studio’s staff as a drumset instructor. Dan is one of our own: he studied drumset with Bryan Tuk here from 2020 to 2023.

Dan performs with his own band, Cicco, which gigs in the region and has recorded and released several singles that are streaming on all major platforms.

Dan also performs locally with The Sermon! and the Eight Hands Quartet as well as his own jazz/funk trio. Dan will work with the studio’s beginner drumset students. Dan is attending Temple University School of Music and is majoring in Jazz Performance.

Grooves & Brews Recap

WELL…. what an amazing turnout this afternoon for our end of summer party! Thank you to all who could attend. The students have been working hard on their material and it showed today with some really terrific (and rocking!) individual performances. There were quite a few students that came out to enjoy the afternoon and support their peers and that was also great to see.

In addition, we had a powerful djembe performance from our djembe teacher, Paco Samb, who gave us a preview of what the studio’s monthly djembe sessions are.

Finally, we had the debut performance of Ten N’ a Half, led by grooveKSQ student Evan R.

Thank you to Blondes and Brewnettes Brewing Co. for working with us on this event.

Our Fall programming announcements will be following soon!

Jazz Trio Workshop Recap!

Yesterday’s Jazz Trio Workshop was a GREAT afternoon. We were joined by Kyle Hancock (guitar) and Sarah Renz (bass), who gave the students their perspectives on small ensemble playing and specifically what they look for in drummers.

There is no faster way to improve than by playing with working professionals.

Be sure to subscribe to the studio’s YouTube channel as the videos from this event will be posted this week. Below is a quick video featuring longtime member Thomas Linderman working out a version of John Coltrane’s Giant Steps with a 5/4 twist on it.

Upcoming Events for May at the Studio

Upcoming events for May!

Sunday, May 12th, 5pm - Practice Pad Session for advanced/intermediate players. This is an opportunity for DCI/WGI experience level players to get together and play some exercises together. Free event.

Monday, May 20th, Djembe Class with Paco. $25 per guest, djembes are available for rent, but you must reserve in advance. Click here to reserve your spot.