A Music Educator For All

Brian Strohmetz has taught Band, Orchestra, Choir and Theater at all levels. He is currently the Director of Vocal Music, Director of Theater and Assistant Director of Bands at Toms River High School East in Toms River, NJ. He also runs an active Private Lesson Studio online to all or in person in Ocean County, NJ

Private Lesson Studio

Brian runs an active Private Lesson Studio for students of all ages and abilities in Ocean County, NJ and over Zoom. Brian specializes in Beginning Piano & Brass, French Horn (All Levels), Composition and Orchestration.

Toms River East Festival Choir

Our Performance at Disney Springs on April 26, 2024 under the direction of Brian Strohmetz.

What People Are Saying

  • Mary P., Parent of Private Horn Student

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    Brian has been my daughter's French horn teacher for the past 3 years and he truly helped her on the horn. He inspired her to try out for auditions she wasn't sure she could handle. She is now studying music education in college. He's an excellent teacher!!!

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  • Mrs. Stephanie Hines, Assistant Principal Toms River HS East

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    Mr. Strohmetz has a strong command of his classroom and a unique ability to build rapport with all his students. His sense of humor and passion for music are undeniable and permeate throughout the classroom environment. When observing his classes, it is evident that Mr. Strohmetz sets high expectations for all his students, and effective and timely formative assessment plays a key role in supporting the learning process and successful outcomes.

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  • Mr. Michael Devita, Principal at Silver Bay Elementary School

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    Mr. Strohmetz has proven that he has chosen the appropriate profession. He is a natural teacher who has the academic knowledge and the desire to teach young children. Mr. Strohmetz has created an instrumental program that has grown tremendously under his leadership.

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  • Mrs. Beth Lyon, Director of Bands at Middletown HS North

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    Brian has an incredible ability to create the best out of any situation and to help students through their own self-doubts while remaining human and connecting with them. He has shown ability for dedicated and sincere work, and is always willing to assist others. Because of Brian’s enthusiasm, his students respond well to his careful attention.

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  • Todd Williams, Horn Professor at Juilliard School of Music

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    Brian isn't afraid to try new things or explore new ideas. This is crucial when seeking new avenues of communication in the teaching field as well as trying to connect to the audience in the performing world.

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“We are the Music Makers, the Dreamers of Dreams”

-Arthur O’Shaughnessy