Andy Rice
Andy Rice
My musical journey began when I took up the trumpet in my tiny rural school's band program. I can't recall why I chose trumpet but I was pretty good at it. Teen angst and an interest in sports drove me to quit in the 8th grade but shortly after that I started singing and bought a bass guitar in my freshman year. That's when I found my voice. I got into guitar and recording after that and was writing and recording my own music in my bedroom and playing in bands with my friends and at church. I attended gifted and talented classes at the local university and eventually went to music school and played, produced, and taught music professionally on a variety stages and studios and for most of my adult life before landing here at Sweetwater in 2012. What I bring to the table for my customers is real life experience of all sorts, a strong interest in problem solving, and a natural curiosity for things I don't know about. I'm an artist and gear geek and I'm here to help you out on this musical journey. My best days here at Sweetwater feels like I'm selling gear to my friends and I love that.
As your personal contact here at Sweetwater, please let me know anytime I can offer help or advice.
(800) 222-4700 ext 1305
E-mail Andy-
Education/Certifications:
BM in music performance, MM in jazz studies, Apple certified, Apogee certified, RedNet certified, Sweetwater University, SSL certified, Avid certified
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What was your occupation before coming to Sweetwater?
Musician, teacher, composer, occasional barista . . . I love coffee!
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Why did you first apply for a job at Sweetwater?
Because I love helping people, and I believe in the Sweetwater Difference. I find it very fulfilling to help people find solutions to their problems.
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Technical strengths:
Guitars, bass, amps, keyboards, drums, home recording
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Instruments you play:
Upright bass, electric bass, vocals, guitar, percussion, keyboard
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Personal motto:
“Our individuality is all, all, that we have. There are those who barter it for security, those who repress it for what they believe is the betterment of the whole society, but blessed in the twinkle of the morning star is the one who nurtures it and rides it in, in grace and love and wit, from peculiar station to peculiar station along life’s bittersweet route.”
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What do you enjoy most about being part of the Sweetwater team?
The wealth of experience and knowledge around me. I am confident that if I don’t know firsthand the answer to a customer’s question, I can quickly find the answer.
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Who are some of the notable artists you've worked with?
I have shared the stage with Tim Reynolds, Peter Rowan, the New York Voices, and Bob Mintzer, to name a few, and have studied with Roy Vogt, Bronek Suchanek, Ray Brown, Rufus Reid, Ben Street, Micah Jones, Don Glanden, and Kevin MacConnell, among others.
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Links to my music
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/andyrice/so-seriously-feat-ed-tupper/
https://2beforenoon.bandcamp.com/album/same-kind-of-weird
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3jHCwhlC4mEt8YhScYVmlC -
Random fact?
I bought my first bass at age 13 with money I earned picking potatoes on a farm in northern Maine.
Interview with Andy...
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Andy Rice was awesome!!! After the bass arrived i had some questions which he answered in a timely fashion. Mr Rice left his contact info in case I needed anything else. Great customer service from beginning to end.
Thelma from Chase City, VA
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Andy Rice is good people. Since 2013 and present he is one of the best Sales engineer ever. Hands down!!!
Scian from Ozone Park, NY
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Always have a great experience. Honestly Andy is so GREAT!!!! He always knows what I’m looking for & is on top of it. He explains the items thoroughly, then gets them shipped ASAP. Always a pleasure & never have had less than exceptional experience! Keep up the good work!
Carla from Bettendorf, IA
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From the moment I placed my order to the day I have received it, Andy was there making sure every transaction goes as smooth as possible. I am a first time customer and was referred to by a friend who was a long time customer of yours. Andy made sure that my friend was appreciated for his referral and even made sure that the credit was given to the right person since there are a lot of the same names as my friend in your data base. This alone, to me is a 5/5 star customer service rating. Looking forward to my next purchase experience with Sweetwater.
John
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Andy Rice is absolutely amazing. He responds so quickly and gives me great product advice and amazing pricing and delivery turnarounds. I hope Andy is well-rewarded for his enthusiasm and hard work, as he seems genuinely passionate about his job and happy!
Raymond from West Hollywood, CA
