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ABOUT US

Inspiring musicianship, equipping musicians and enriching the community through music.

The Strum Shop is a family owned full service, musical instrument store opened by Daniel Elliott Jr and Stu Herreid in May of 2012. Daniel had been working on a business plan to open his own music store, while Stu was looking for a new meeting place for the rapidly growing ukulele club he had founded a few years earlier. They decided to join forces and the concept for The Strum Shop was born.

The concept proved to be a hit, and in just four short years, The Strum Shop had outgrown its facility. So, in 2016 they moved to their current location in beautiful Historic Downtown Roseville. This move enabled The Strum Shop to offer a number of improvements including a permanent auditorium with comfortable seating for classes, concerts and other events, seven private lesson studios, a full service instrument repair shop, more storage for rental instruments and online sales inventory, and finally, a whole lot more room for their new and used instruments and accessories!

Sadly, Stu Herreid passed away in September, 2016 just after the move to Vernon Street, however his contagious joy continues to inspire those who were fortunate to know him. His legacy lives on through the Strum Shop community. “Stu was my friend and I miss him,” says Elliott, “but God called him home to become the Patron Saint of Strummers.”

The Strum Shop was selected as a Top 100 Dealer in 2016 by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), who represent music product wholesalers and retailers around the world.

Meet The Team

About The Strum Shop - Owner Dan Elliott

Daniel Elliott Jr.
Owner, Manager
Daniel is a lifelong musician and self-proclaimed music gear fanatic. He started piano as a young child then switched to the trombone in the 4th grade and played all the way through high school. Along the way he taught himself to play guitar, dabbled with harmonica, the penny whistle, the triangle and even the didgeridoo. Eventually, he settled on the bass guitar as his main instrument. He also developed a reputation as a sought-after live sound and recording engineer, toured professionally and became heavily involved in concert promotion. Daniel spent nearly two decades working as a marketing and product development consultant with a variety of companies including Ashdown Amplifiers, BBE Sound, Wedgie Picks, Parkwood Guitars, Bass Gear Magazine and others. He served 5 years as marketing and artist relations director for Gallien-Krueger.

Molly Carlson
Assistant Manager
Molly is a breath of fresh air. Her smile and kind-hearted nature are a comfort to to all who visit The Strum Shop. She is a California State Old Time Fiddlers Association Champion from Tehachapi, California. She also plays the guitar, ukulele, mandolin and bagpipes. In addition to helping to manage the store, Molly teaches fiddle on Wednesdays, and leads a free all acoustic instruments jam every fourth Thursday at 6 pm. If you have not yet met Molly, you have a real treat waiting for you. Come by and say hello!

Dr. Dan Elliott Sr.
A Generally Helpful Fellow
Dr. Dan retired from his position as professor of education at Azusa Pacific University in 2010 and moved to Foresthill, CA with his wife, Betty. In his retirement, he serves as pastor of senior adult ministries at Parkside Church of the Nazarene and teacher ministry courses for the Sacramento District Church of the Nazarene. In his spare time, he provides guitar setup & restring services at The Strum Shop, offers encouraging words to those seeking to learn how to play a musical instrument and sometimes helps to lead some of the acoustic jams and clubs.

Theresa Snider
Social Media & Event Coordinator
Theresa is a seasoned professional vocalist with an impressive career spanning over forty years, along with an extensive background in music production and promotion. She seamlessly balances her performance schedule with behind-the-scenes work, ensuring every event's success. Her vibrant personality makes her a beloved figure among our customers. You might spot Theresa energetically engaging with patrons in the shop or interacting on social media, where she enthusiastically shares details about upcoming events. Theresa's enthusiasm and expertise make her an invaluable asset to our team and a cherished presence in our shop, consistently enhancing the experience for everyone who visits.