Welcome to my drum lesson page
My drum teaching philosophy is based on 25 years of performing and teaching experience, while constantly continuing to learn and grow my own drumming skills. With that in mind I enjoy the challenge of presenting materials in a way that benefits each student.
My drum lessons are designed specifically to bring out each students ability and to help them reach their goals.
Techniques taught: rudiments, stick control, music reading, syncopation, time, coordination, musicality, snare drum and drum set styles. I will then design a lesson plan around the student's strengths and weaknesses.
Along with presenting the appropriate materials, I will spend lesson time teaching practice techniques.
I accept drum students from kindergarten through adult.
I am proud of many of my students who have gone on to become professional drummers, drum teachers themselves, in college for music, band directors, and members of DCI drum corps.
I am teaching at my private studio in central New Jersey at 93 Amwell Road in Hillsborough NJ. Close to Route 287 and 78. Just north of Princeton and just south of Somerville.
The drum lesson facility is air conditioned, sound proof and comfortable. It has 2 top of the line drum sets to learn on (DW & GMS). Another advantage to taking lessons with me is that my drum studio is also a computerized recording studio. My students can benefit from being recorded digitally to a CD or MP3.
If you are SERIOUS about learning the drums we will have fun learning together!
email or call for scheduling and information. scott@scottstrunk.com 908-874-4141
Testimonials:
To anyone thinking of taking Drum Lessons in central NJ,
I started playing drums and taking a serious interest in music around
7th grade. I was taking lessons through a local facility which, to
say the least, skipped much of what was necessary to have a good
technical foundation. Up until high school I was running on talent,
and miserable reading ability from my lessons. I met someone who was
taking lessons with Scott and saw how quickly they improved, which, to
be honest, scared the daylights out of me! I got Scott's information,
and proceeded to begin private lessons with him immediately! The
lessons focused on immensely important details of a musical life, with
intense focus on mental and physical relaxation, which is
quintessential to technical facility on the instrument. Scott taught
me sensitivity, and musicality. He taught me about the instrument
itself, and about the greatest players of all time, who would become
my greatest inspirations in life. At this point, I am a Jazz and
African-American Music Performance Major at the University of
Massachusetts, Amherst. Scott's preparation has invested in me a
strong foundation to pursue my musical career to this higher level, as
well as given me the confidence to reach outside the university's
walls and take on many gigs around the area. I'm busy enough to not
have to work while in school, playing drums is my occupation at
present, and I am blessed to have these opportunities, all of which I
owe to my dear mentor, and friend, Scott Strunk.
~Alan Korzin
Scott Strunk has been teaching our two sons drums for going on 5 years. His combination of enthusiasm, patience, technical knowledge, performance skills, and “coolness” make him the ideal teacher in our minds. It is tough to find someone who balances rigor with “feel”, and high standards with a warm supportive teaching style, but Scott does. And the credibility he gains with his students by performing with a real working band – our boys love to hear them play – is the icing on the cake. If you are looking for a drum teacher for yourself or your own children, we think Scott is an excellent choice.
~Liz & Dave Cohen
To whoever is serious about starting drum lessons,
I began drumming at the end of my sophomore year of high school. After doing
some research I decided to take lessons with Scott. I have to say it was the
best decision I've made thus far in my musical career. Scott gave me drum set
lessons for approximately 5 months until I joined my high school marching band.
I immediately fell in love with the activity of marching percussion, and wanted
to further pursue it. I asked Scott if we could begin focusing on snare drum.
Scott's grasp of technique, rudiments, and the fundamentals required to play
snare drum helped me to continue marching even now in college. I'm currently a
student at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and am a member of the
UMass Drum Line. Scott has taught me many invaluable lessons, not only about
playing, but also about being a hard working individual. Scott's versatility as
a percussionist and performer is unlike anything I've yet seen. I would highly
recommend him as a teacher and mentor for anyone considering drum lessons,
beginner to experienced veteran.
~Joe Villegas
Dear Sir or Madam,
Please accept this letter as my endorsement of Scott Strunk as a competent percussion/drum instructor. Scott provided instruction to elementary and middle school students in Denville for the past five years. My middle school students have studied with him since they began instrumental lessons in fourth grade, and will continue private instruction into their high school years. Scott travels to their homes for lessons and in the schools for our recreation department’s summer instrumental music program. Scott Strunk is an asset to the Denville community. He helps students develop outstanding percussion technique and maintains long-term professional relationships with the students and their parents. The percussion programs at the elementary and middle school levels have benefited greatly from his efforts. I highly recommend Scott Strunk as a percussion/drum instructor. I am sure you will find him to be an excellent teacher and model performer.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Lisa Pheysey
Band Director Valley view Middle School
(973) 627-7050
Check out something I wrote
Download sheet music:
A technique exercise