“I do not only consider Sam Ruttenberg to be the best teacher and drummer I have personally known, but also one of the best friends and mentors I have ever had. I have taken lessons from him for roughly 7 years, and known him much longer, and I can honestly say I have never left a single lesson without feeling more and more excited to come back the next week. I’m certain that as my life moves in different directions, as long as I’m within reach, I’ll make sure to pay him a visit for the occasional lesson, just as a way for us to catch up.”

“Our daughter has only been taking lessons with Sam for a few months but, in that time, her skills have grown by leaps and bounds. Her school band director considers her to be the best drummer in the school, nominating her for the “All South Jersey Band” and “All Cherry Hill Band” which she has participated in. Sam’s lessons go beyond just music, he teaches her not to accept being “the best Girl Drummer, but to be the best Drummer!” Sam has a very caring and nurturing style that drives his students to push harder. When the time comes for our youngest child to start with lessons, the only choice for us will be with Sam.”

“My teenage daughter starting lessons with Sam a year ago, with no prior drumming experience. Not only is he an excellent professional drummer, but his warm, patient, and encouraging manner makes him the perfect teacher. He has taken her through all the drum rudiments and put her on set with the very first lesson. Her progress has been amazing! And most importantly, she looks forward to her lessons every week! Sam is a wonderful teacher.”