Music can help you become the best that you can be.
Lessons available for all ages, 6 and up
A patient teacher means a safe space to make mistakes and learn through experimentation
Learn a well-rounded curriculum to become a well-rounded musician:
Improvisation, technique studies & music theory (scales, chord construction, harmonic analysis, reading standard notation…)
Receive gentle encouragement to practice and foster self-discipline to accomplish your musical goals
Collect pieces of music to begin your own repertoire
Teaching Philosophy
Sam utilizes an “outside-in” approach to teaching, using music theory to broaden perspectives while honoring the individual interests of each musician. Sam is a passionate music theorist and he uses his background in classical and jazz to inform his approach to genres such as rock, metal, folk, etc. Sam assists his students in the cultivation of musical essentials while holding the broader implications of music-making (the “why”) at the core of each lesson. Learners will receive instruction in progressive and refined technique studies, music theory, reading standard music notation and tablature, how to use scales for improvisation, and ways to optimize efficacy of practice time. Additionally, students will be encouraged to develop their own repertoire to build a base of songs to perform. Sam aspires to be a teacher that imparts to his students a sense of self-awareness and self-actualization from the study of music.
“Sam was great! I went from barely making a sound on my trumpet to playing full songs in a matter of months (that had taken me years to learn on saxophone!). Practices were fun and flexible enough to learn the songs I wanted to play while also learning the basics and skills to make me a better trumpet player overall. Can’t recommend Sam enough to anyone interested in learning a new instrument!” -Andy M.
“I can't say enough positive comments to express the difference that Sam has made in my son's life. Not only in music but in character and example. Sam is a true testimony to what a teacher should be.” -Julie B.
TAKE LESSONS IN:
GUITAR
TRUMPET
UKULELE
PIANO
DRUMS
MUSIC THEORY/COMPOSITION
SYNTHESIS
PRODUCTION
“Sam provides a unique mixture of structure and flexibility. His musical knowledge is amazing and his teaching style is pleasant. He routinely provides encouragement and, when needed, gentle correction. I recommend Sam to anyone serious about musical instruction.”