[ot-caption title=” Mr. Spitzig is an upper school math teacher as well as a drummer. (via Rachel Rutstein, Junior)”]

[ot-caption title=” Mr. Spitzig played the drums at this year’s Playing For Change Concert on October 22, 2015. (via Mr. Spitzig)”]

Type One jazzed things up this week and found one of our very own PC teachers to be musically talented. Mr. Spitzig, a geometry teacher here at Pine Crest shared his amazing talent of drumming with us. Mr. Spitzig has been drumming ever since he was a kid, even participating in his very own band. Mr. Spitzig talked to Type One about his experiences, both new and old, with his musical talent.

T1: How old were you when you started playing the drums?

Mr. Spitzig: I think I was ten when I started playing.

T1: What’s your favorite genre of music? Why?

Mr. Spitzig: My favorite to play is definitely classic rock music. It’s easy, it’s fun, and it’s easy to improvise.

T1: Did you take classes related to drumming?

Mr. Spitzig: I took some lessons when I was younger but I never enjoyed them that much. I didn’t play because the lessons, I played because my brother played guitar and he made me. I got better playing with them than I did with lessons.

T1: What is your favorite thing about drumming?

Mr. Spitzig: It’s fun to play with other people and to play songs that you know and it’s loud.

T1: What is your favorite memory in your drumming career?

Mr. Spitzig: We played in Gainesville, we opened up for a band called Big Sky. It was a lot of fun because all my friends were there and it was a big show. Playing for Change was up there too.

T1: What is your favorite place you’ve played at?

Mr. Spitzig: It was called Gainesville Rocks.

T1: What is your favorite quote? Why?

Mr. Spitzig: I’m not sure!

T1: What are three words to describe yourself?

Mr. Spitzig: Clever, awesome, and humble

T1: What is some important knowledge you have gained from playing drums?

Mr. Spitzig: It’s always good to play your part. You have to be steady, be the one that doesn’t deviate from the beat, and you have to work well with others.

T1: How would you describe your creative process?

Mr. Spitzig: I’m a drummer I mean I pretty much bang on the drums. I don’t have a process.

T1: What is your biggest challenge?

Mr. Spitzig: As a parent I really don’t want to screw up my kids.

T1: Is drumming an outlet for you? Why?

Mr. Spitzig: Yes, it’s just a way to let off some steam, its one of the more active instruments, loud noises are good for catharsis.

T1: Are you working on anything currently?

Mr. Spitzig: Not really. I want to play for the next Playing for Change.

T1: What do you hope people will take away from your work?

Mr. Spitzig: I just hope that they see it is fun, and you can be creative while also doing something that you enjoy.