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"A day off" in Turin, visiting, drinking coffee, taking a few photos and chatting with our friends at GM Drum School.
I met Gigi Morello thanks to a mutual acquaintance, but I must say that I got to see him at the opera, together with Giulia Cardia, on the occasion of the important initiative "Torino Rock al'Amatriciana" organized by them in collaboration with the Red Cross of Turin (http://gabriellaruggieri.com/1/torino_rock_all_amatriciana_1207064.html).
Who is Gigi Morello? A respected person. Worthy of respect.
On that occasion, there were people who were politically engaged: let's say there were exponents of various colors, genders and parties.
That for the common good they had left the shirt at home.
He, Gigi Morello succeeded in an epic feat.
How come? Because he's a respected person.
Respect, that thing that today has become a very rare good, almost nowhere to be found!
But back to us, with our visit, we jumped at the opportunity to know something more about the GM Drum School that below (albeit briefly) we present you through the words of Gigi Morello that we thank for the availability.
Good reading
Gabriella Ruggieri for 1blog4u
– Gabriella Ruggieri & Partners
What is GM Drum School?
GM Drum School is one of the largest Italian companies on battery teaching. Born in 2008, it now has seven offices in Italy and one in the USA.
GM Drum School, in particular, is the first 100% Italian educational reality present in the USA.

Where and how did the GM Drum School project come about?
Contrary to that you might think GM Drum School is not born as a musical project but as an aggregate purpose to combine the didactics that represent one of the most mistreated musical instruments in Italy: acoustic drums.
Perhaps not everyone knows that even today the drums is considered a second-floor instrument, sometimes not even associated with "real musical instruments", which does not even have the dignity of being able to be included as a prominent instrument in the plethora of instruments universally recognized as "noble."
Currently the only diploma recognized by the state, close to the drums, is the diploma in percussion, which obliges a student to prepare for years on instruments that despite being percussive do not have much technical similarity and coordination with the battery.
Yet the drums are a backbone in at least 80% of the music heard worldwide, and it has a technique, a complexity and a constructive insertion into music around the world, certainly much superior to other more ephaly ephaly musical instruments or "important."
GM Drum School was therefore concerned to unite the diversity that has always divided small groups of drum didactics into a systematic program that included the importance of the "drum musical instrument" without sectoralizing the program in favor of partisan individualism.
– Gabriella Ruggieri & Partners
Was it hard?
Yes. A lot. Above all, to combine the thousand stylistic diversity and didactic methodology by giving each the importance due, without leading to musical racism, another great scourge of the state music education system, where only certain musical genres are considered " worthy" to be studied.

What were the biggest obstacles?
The big rocks were two, the first the study of style, the second that of the non-uniqueness of the educational path, which is often used for the benefit of the ego of a given teacher who wants to excel by providing his method as "the method to use" while often there are many roads that lead to the same place, each with its own dignity and effectiveness.
In GM Drum School, you don't teach Gigi Morello's method, I'm just the guarantor of education and I make sure it happens in the best way and that the kids get real results.
– Gabriella Ruggieri & Partners
So there's not a single teaching method in GM Drum School, right?
Exact. There are chords on what are the results to be obtained, there are certain exercises necessary to learn how to use your body to the best, in relation to what you have to play, but there is no single method.
Each teacher can teach in his own way. As long as his manner leads to the results set and universally recognized.
In style, however, since each style is to be considered as a language in its own right, with its own words and locutions, we let an expert of that musical style speak, and this does not give importance to anything other than the experience of the language in that certain style. In practice, if a Middle Eastern musician excels in a typical style, for example the Middle East, he has the right to speak more than any professors who have studied years of musical treatises, but that style have never played it and especially lived it.
So for years now we have been proposing masterclasses and clinics of the highest exponents of various musical styles alongside luminaries of the drum technique, for example the great international tactile Dom Famularo, called Drumming's Global Ambassador for the countless places visited and the vast number of people who listen to him speak every year, known for his style of "playing with open hands"; o Aldo Mazza of KOSA International leading a percussive network in stable plan in Canada, USA, China and Cuba; or Sergio Bellotti who teaches at the Berklee College of Music in Boston and who for years has been bringing courses to Italy that were previously possible only by investing thousands of dollars abroad and… many others.
People who teach us technique and styles that allow us to convey with our instrument what we have in our heart.
– Gabriella Ruggieri & Partners
Besides being the "Headmaster" of GM Drum School, who is Gigi Morello as a person? If I were to introduce you, in this context, what would you say about yourself?
First of all, I am a person, a friend, a partner, a father. I also live in today's society full of quirks and meaningless things that are constantly being proposed to us by the authorities, be they political or cultural. I try to live with it better, doing my best, from a constructive perspective…
I am a great lover of culture, I am interested in philosophy, religion, history and sociology, but above all I am interested in cultivating similarities between individuals, rather than focusing on differences.
I'm trying to look for reasons why people should be united, not the ones that might divide them.
We are all different but with some commonalities and I like to focus on the positives.
I work with those who share this view willingly. In this regard I wanted to thank from the heart the people who have been working with me for years to carry on this somewhat atypical reality, where teaching joins a dialogue of ideal brotherhood, my partner Giulia Cardia, who in addition to being an excellent singer is vocal coach and also deals with the administrative part; Cristiano Courage who is now our National Director of Education and has espoused our project for many years with commitment and dedication; Roby Vitari who is our Director for the United States and has agreed to represent an Italian school in the USA, which is not easy at all; Franco Stella the Vice President who has shared with me hundreds of situations since the beginning; all the Directors of THE GM Drum School locations in Italy: Franco Palumbi, Constantine Perin, Andrew Desogus, Leonardo D'Angelo, Fabio Losano, Alessio Benedetto who have, in addition to musical preparation, what is most important for a student: they are good people , who love their students and are the first to be happy when they achieve results.

GM DRUM SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL HQ
Valprato Street 68
10155 TORINO TO
Italy
Ref. Gigi Morello
(39) 339 3875567

GM DRUM SCHOOL Seventh Turin
13/5 Col del Lys Street
10036 WEEK TORINESE TO
Italy
Ref. Frank Palumbi
(39) 393 9872349

GM DRUM SCHOOL The Lodge
c/o Good Music
Boves Street 21
10040 THE LOGGIA TO
Italy
Ref. Frank Star
(39 392 2693275)

GM DRUM SCHOOL Liguria
Via Vittorio Emanuele II 353
18010 BORDIGHERA IM
Ref. Alessio Benedict
(39 340 2554595)

GM DRUM SCHOOL Rome
Durantini Street 283/D
00157 ROMA RM
Italy
Ref. Leonardo D'angelo
39 3289053359

GM DRUM SCHOOL Frosinone
Way to Fiuggi 104
03100 FROSINONE FR
Italy
Ref. Christian Courage
(39 334 5721650)

GM DRUM SCHOOL Sardinia
Oslo Street 3
09032 ASSEMBLIES
Italy
Ref. Andrew Desogus, D.E.
39 346 1010384

GM DRUM SCHOOL – USA HQ
501N Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Use
Ref. Roby Vitari
1 (949) 531 2285

ENGLISH VERSION
A day off in Turin, visiting, drinking a coffee, taking some pictures and having a chat with our friends at the GM Drum School.
I met Gigi Morello thanks to an acquaintance in common, but I must say that I got to see him at work, along with Giulia Cardia, on the occasion of the important "Torino Rock al'Amatriciana" initiative in Turin (http://gabriellaruggieri.com/1/torino_rock_all_amatriciana_1207064.html).
Who is Gigi Morello? A respected person. Worthy of respect.
On that occasion, there were people involved politically: we say that there were members of various genres and party colors.
That for the common good they had left "the jacket" at home.
He, Gigi Morello has succeeded in an epic enterprise.
Why? Because he is a respected person.
Respect, "that thing" that today has become a very rare, almost impossible to find!
But, as I said before, we jumped at the chance to learn more about the GM Drum School which here below (albeit briefly) we present to you through the words of Gigi Morello whom we thank for his availability.
Enjoy the reading
Gabriella Ruggieri for 1blog4u
GM Drum School TorinoWhat is GM Drum School?
GM Drum School is one of the greatest Italian realities on drum teaching.
Founded in 2008, it now has seven offices in Italy and one in the USA.
GM Drum School, in particular, is the first 100% Italian educational institution in the USA.

What and how was the GM Drum School project born?
Contrary to what one might think, GM Drum School was not born as a musical project but as a unifying purpose for uniting teachers who represent one of the most badly treated musical instruments in Italy, acoustic drums.
Perhaps not everyone knows that even today the drums is considered a tool of secondary importance, sometimes not even associated with "true musical instruments", which does not even have the dignity of being able to be included as an important instrument in the plethora of universally recognized instruments as "noble."
Currently the only diploma recognized in Italy, near the drums, is the diploma in percussion, which obliges a student to prepare for years on instruments that, although being percussive, do not have much technical similarity and coordination with the drums.
Yet the drums is a supporting instrument in at least 80% of the music heard worldwide, and has a technique, a complexity and a constructive insertion in the music of the whole world, surely very superior to other musical instruments more noble or recognized as "important."
GM Drum School therefore has been concerned with uniting the differences that have always divided the small groups of drums teachers into a systematic program that includes the importance of the "drums musical instrument" without segmenting the program in favor of part individualism.
GM Drum School TorinoIt has been difficult?
Yes a lot. Above all, combining the thousands of stylistic and teaching methodological differences, giving each one the two importance, without leading to musical racism, another major scourge of the state music educational system, where only some musical genres are considered " "It's a good thing," he says.

What were the main obstacles?
The difficulties were of two kind, the first the study of style, the second that of the non-uniqueness of the didactic path, which is often used for the benefit of the ego of some teacher, who wants to excel using his own method as "the method to use" while often there are many r oads that lead to the same place, each with its own dignity and effectiveness.
The method of Gigi Morello is NOT taught in the GM Drum School, I am simply the guarantor of education and I make sure that it happens in the best way and that the students get real results.
GM Drum School TorinoI understand then, that there is no single teaching method in the GM Drum School, right?
"I'm not There are agreements on what are the results to be obtained, there are certain exercises necessary to learn how to use one's body to the fullest, in relation to what one has to play, but there is no single method.
Each teacher can teach in his own way. As long as its way leads to the established and universally recognized results.
In style instead, since every style is to be considered as a language in its own right, with its own words and expressions, we let an expert of that musical style speak, and this does not give importance to anything other than the experience of the teacher in that particular styl And.
Basically if a Middle Eastern musician excels in a typical style, for example from the Middle East, he has the right to speak more than any professors who have studied years of musical treatises, but who have never played that style and above all lived it.
For years we have been offering masterclasses and clinics of the leading exponents of various musical styles alongside drum technique luminaries, for example the great international teacher Dom Famularo, he has been called Drumming's Global Ambassador due to the many places he visits and vast number of people who hear him speak each year. Dom is known for his open handed playing style; or Aldo Mazza of KOSA International which runs a permanent percussive network in Canada, USA, China and Cuba; or Sergio Bellotti who teaches at Berklee College of Music in Boston and who has been bringing courses to Italy for years that were previously possible only by investing thousands of dollars abroad and… many others.
People who teach us technique and styles that allow us to convey what we have in our hearts with our instrument.
GM Drum School Turin
Besides being the "Principal" of GM Drum School, who is Gigi Morello as a person? If you were to introduce yourself, in this context, what would you say about you?
First of all, I am a person, a friend, a companion, a father. I also live in today's society full of oddities and meaningless things that are continually propagated by the authorities, be they political or cultural.
I try to live with these things as best I can, doing my best, with a constructive perspective…
I am a great lover of culture, I am interested in philosophy, religion, history and sociology, but above all I am interested in cultivating similarities between individuals, rather than focusing on differences.
I am inclined to look for the reasons why people should be united and not those who could divide them.
We are all different but with common points and I like to focus on the positive aspects.
With those who share this point of view I collaborate very willingly. In this regard, I wanted to thank with all my heart the people who have worked with me for years to carry on this somewhat atypical reality, where teaching is combined with an ideal dialogue of brotherhood, my partner Giulia Cardia, who besides being an excellent singer is vocal coach and also takes care of the administrative part; Christian Courage, who is now our National Didactic Director and has embraced our project for many years with commitment and dedication; Roby Vitari who is our Director for the United States and has agreed to represent an Italian school in the USA, which is not at all easy; Franco Stella the Vice President who has shared hundreds of situations with me since the beginning; all the Directors of the GM Drum School offices in Italy: Franco Palumbi, Constantine Perin, Andrew Desogus, Leonardo D'Angelo, Fabio Losano, Alessio Benedetto who have, in addition to musical preparation, what is most important for a teacher: they are good people, who are good people, who are good people, love their students and are the first to be happy when they achieve results.

GM DRUM SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL HQ
Valprato Street 68
10155 TORINO TO
Italy
Ref. Gigi Morello
(39) 339 3875567
GM DRUM SCHOOL Seventh Turin
13/5 Col del Lys Street
10036 WEEK TORINESE TO
Italy
Ref. Frank Palumbi
(39) 393 9872349
GM DRUM SCHOOL The Lodge
c/o Good Music
Boves Street 21
10040 THE LOGGIA TO
Italy
Ref. Frank Star
(39 392 2693275)
GM DRUM SCHOOL Liguria
Via Vittorio Emanuele II 353
18010 BORDIGHERA IM
Ref. Alessio Benedict
(39 340 2554595)
GM DRUM SCHOOL Rome
Durantini Street 283/D
00157 ROMA RM
Italy
Ref. Leonardo D'angelo
39 3289053359
GM DRUM SCHOOL Frosinone
Way to Fiuggi 104
03100 FROSINONE FR
Italy
Ref. Christian Courage
(39 334 5721650)
GM DRUM SCHOOL Sardinia
Oslo Street 3
09032 ASSEMBLIES
Italy
Ref. Andrew Desogus, D.E.
39 346 1010384
GM DRUM SCHOOL – USA HQ
501N Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Use
Ref. Roby Vitari
1 (949) 531 2285

I thank from the heart all the Headteachers, teachers, Audio and Luci technicians, the Local, Sponsors and as last but most important the students and their loved ones who have made possible the realization of the great essay of the GM Drum Schools Piedmont.
Thank you again, without you nothing would be possible.
#gmdrumschool
#gigimorello
#evansitalia
#bodemusicgear
#ufip
#araministrumentimusicali
#vicfirth
#eddrum

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Ringrazio di cuore tutti i Direttori di sede, gli insegnanti, i Tecnici Audio e Luci, il Locale, gli Sponsor e come ultimi ma più importanti gli allievi ed i loro cari che hanno reso possibile la realizzazione del grande saggio delle Scuole GM Drum School piemontesi.
Grazie ancora, senza di voi niente sarebbe possibile.
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#gigimorello
#evansitalia
#bodemusicgear
#ufip
#araministrumentimusicali
#vicfirth
#eddrum

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The usual appointment with the Christmas Essay of the Piedmont SCHOOLS GM Drum School will be held on the big stage of the well-known live Mac Ryan's.

On stage many students, from the youngest to the "differently young" to wish each other Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in harmony.

The children will start playing at 5 p.m., the oldest from 7 p.m.

We are waiting for you on Sunday 15 December 2019 in Avenue Europe 60 in Moncalieri, for those who want to book a table the contact number is 348 8685377.

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#gigimorello
#evansitalia
#bodemusicgear
#ufip
#araministrumentimusicali
#vicfirth
#eddrum

Si terrà sul grande palco del noto locale Live Mac Ryan’s il consueto appuntamento con il Saggio Natalizio delle Scuole Piemontesi GM Drum School.

Sul palco tantissimi allievi, dai più giovani a quelli “diversamente giovani” per augurarsi reciprocamente Buon Natale e Felice Anno nuovo in armonia.

I bimbi inizieranno a suonare alle 17, i più grandi dalle ore 19.

Vi Aspettiamo Domenica 15 Dicembre 2019 in Viale Europa 60 a Moncalieri, per chi volesse prenotare un tavolo il numero da contattare è 348 8685377.

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#evansitalia
#bodemusicgear
#ufip
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#vicfirth
#eddrum

A Good Day Wish (A Nice Day) with the Piccolo but Bravissimo Lorenzo (9 years), a pupil of Gigi Morello who performs "Have a nice day" by Bon Jovi. Bravo Lorenzo!!!

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#ufip
#araministrumentimusicali
#vicfirth
#eddrum

I congratulate The National Educational Director Cristiano Courage and the GM Drum School Director for Lazio Leo D'Angelo for the opening of the 3rd GM Drum School teaching point in Rome, Fourth in the Lazio region.
You can now also study according to our programs at:
Ass. Cult. MotivArti, Inve
Alberico Criscitelli, 13
AXA/Madonnetta
List of GM locations in Lazio:
GM DRUM SCHOOL ROMA
1- Durantini Street 283/D, 00157 ROMA
2- via Pacinotti 3/C Roma, 00146 – 3289053359
3- via Alberico Criscitelli, 13 AXA/Madonnetta Roma
GM DRUM SCHOOL FROSINONE
away to Fiuggi 104, Frosinone (FR)
Congratulations on the fantastic work.
Gigi Morello, President

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Mi congratulo con Direttore Didattico Nazionale Cristiano Coraggio e il direttore GM Drum School per il Lazio Leo D’Angelo per l’apertura del 3° punto didattico GM Drum School a Roma, Quarto nella Regione Lazio.
Ora potrete studiare in base ai nostri programmi anche presso:
Ass. Cult. MotivArti
via Alberico Criscitelli, 13
AXA/Madonnetta
Elenco delle Sedi GM nel Lazio:
GM DRUM SCHOOL ROMA
1- via dei Durantini 283/D, 00157 ROMA
2- via Pacinotti 3/C Roma, 00146 – 3289053359
3- via Alberico Criscitelli, 13 AXA/Madonnetta Roma
GM DRUM SCHOOL FROSINONE
via per Fiuggi 104, Frosinone (FR)
Complimenti per il fantastico lavoro.
Gigi Morello, Presidente

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E’ con piacere che pubblichiamo le foto tratte dal nostro Grande Saggio delle Sedi Piemontesi GM Drum School – International Head Quarter Torino Italy GM Art School Settimo Torinese.
Grazie a tutti i direttori di Sede, a tutti gli insegnanti e ai fantastici allievi, supportati dalle proprie famiglie e dai loro cari.

Grazie all’ingegnere del Suono Fabrizio Argiolas ed al suo team tecnico, al locale Mc Ryan’s Torino per l’ospitalità e a tutti gli Sponsor che ci supportano.

FOTO DISPONIBILI E SCARICABILI AL SEGUENTE LINK
https://photos.app.goo.gl/mDvpELUT3tXAdKDJ7

❤️ Gigi Morello
Presidente
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#evansitalia
#eddrum
#gigimorello
#gmdrumschool
#scuolabatteria
#drum school
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It is with pleasure that we publish the photos taken from our Great Wise of the Piedmontese GM Drum School – International Head Quarter Torino Italy GM Art School Seventh Turin.
Thanks to all the headteachers of Headquarters, all teachers and fantastic students, supported by their families and loved ones.

Thanks to the sound engineer Fabrizio Argiolas and his technical team, the local Mc Ryan's Torino for hospitality and all the sponsors that support us.

PHOTOS DISPONIBILIAnd AND DOWNLOADABLES TO THE LINK BELOWhttps://photos.app.goo.gl/mDvpELUT3tXAdKDJ7

❤️ Gigi Morello
President
#bodemusicgear
#evansitalia
#eddrum
#gigimorello
#gmdrumschool
#scuolabatteria
#drum school
#ufip
#vicfirth
#aramini
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