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Sean S.

Rick is an amazing instructor, I leave every lesson inspired and at the same time realizing how much I don't know. His books are amazing and almost every question I have he has an answer for, right out of the books he has written. I was at Guitar Center picking up some goodies and I told the drum guy I was taking lessons now, he asked from who. When I told him it was Rick, he opened his eyes wide and said," Man, you got the the best instructor in San Diego".

Finally rockin' behind a kit on stage, & all thanks to my time at Rick Stojak's Drum Studio!

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Most positive and encouraging teacher I've ever had!!!! And he literally wrote the book. The aloha is strong in Rick!!!

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