Sean J. Kennedy

"Sam Ruttenberg’s HingeStix are a valuable time-saving tool for anyone that teaches drums. Putting a pair of HingeStix in a student’s hands can clear up hours of confusion.” (Rock Solid-Drums)

Sean J. Kennedy

Bruce Jacoby

“HingeStix are a great tool for both students and teachers. I wish I had them when I started playing.” (Manager of Education/Remo Drumheads)

Bruce Jacoby

Dan Heslink

“Your HingeStix will be great for our percussion techniques class Sam.” (Director of Percussion Studies, Millersville University of Pennsylvania)

Dan Heslink

Steve Machamer

"HingeStix demonstrate better than any words how the fulcrum works." (Professor of Percussion University of New South Wales, Australia)

Steve Machamer

Dr. Michael Kingan

"A great teaching aid for any level player." (Director of Percussion Studies Indiana University of Pennsylvania)

Dr. Michael Kingan

David Stanoch

“Love the HingeStix and look forward to presenting them to my percussion techniques class.” (McNally Smith College)

David Stanoch

Steve Rucker

Sam Ruttenberg's HingeStix are a remarkable tool that enables the drummer to experience the proper motion of the drumstick. It’s a great product that produces great results.” (Drum Set Studies, University of Miami)

Steve Rucker

John Leister

“I believe that every band director should own a pair of HingeStix. It is one of my favorite teaching tools.” (Saint Luke’s Chamber Orchestra NYC, Radio City Music Hall, Broadway Shows, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen)

John Leister