CARL A. MOTTOLA

Carl teaching Christiano Menegazzo from Rome, Italy who came to study in 2005. He is now principal Tympanist with Antwerp Symphony in Belgium .Carl was a fantastic teacher

I got Carl certification to teach in the PA schools. I was a teacher at Combe College of Music where I met him and unknown to me his wife and I attended the same grade school in Philly St. Nick's Parish. He was a really delightful person and he was an excellent drummer.

A full year has already past since Carl's passing but I feel he's still here with me in spirit because of his incredible influence on me not only as a drummer but as a person everyday I play the drums only because Carl was very practicle and patient and very giving as a person if it weren't for him drumming would have been something that was beyond my capabilities. I would like to express my Gratitude for a lifelong gift.

Dear Joan,
You might remember that I sent Carl a post card from Austria quite a few years ago thanking him for his great lessons. He was truly an original and will be greatly missed. Stay strong...

Don Rickles with Carl ,his favorite drummer inthe country

Dear Joan,

I knew Carl from my days working with him at GCCS. He had a great passion for life and was a wonderful teacher/inspiration to the students that he worked with. I remember talking with him about sports, music, and life. His opinions were very respected and I will treasure the time I spent working with him. My deepest thoughts and sympathies are with you and your family at this time.

Joan,
Carl was a good friend, a great musician and a true professional. He will be sadly
missed but very well remembered always.I
treasure the times we spent together.

Joan,

I learned of Carl's passing on Christmas morning after speaking with an old friend. I can not tell you how much happiness Carl added to my life by teaching me to play drums which I love so passionately. As a result of Carls's great teaching, I was able to play drums professionally for many years while I completed my medical training. My fondest memories as a teenager and young adult included my weekly lessons at your home and countless nights sitting next to Carl at...

Dear Mrs. Mottola,
I was a student of Carl's back in the 80s. He really took the time to try and help me along as a drummer and as a young man. I remember he would charge me a reduced rate for lessons since it was just me and my mother. I was hoping to reconnect with him in the New Year and am very saddened by the news of his passing.