"Hello! I'm Sam, a classical composer and educator. I've taught music privately for the past five years, working with students of all ages and backgrounds. My students have ranged from total beginners to very advanced, from 5 to 75 years-old, in subjects including composition, music theory, ear training, songwriting, and piano performance. My favorite part of teaching is the moment a student suddenly realized how to do something they never thought was possible. Oftentimes, the parts of music that seem so mysterious to us are simpler than we imagined, and the process of discovery can be incredibly fun!

As a composer, I've been awarded prizes from the U.S. National Foundation for the Arts. I've worked with top artists including yMusic (#1 Classical Billboard, 43 weeks) and Hila Plitmann (GRAMMY Winner, Best Classical Vocal Performance). I've even had my music featured in national ads, films, and video games. I've been extremely fortunate to learn from great educators throughout my musical journey, and I attribute any success I've experienced as a musician to strong the music education I received.

As an educator, I'm always thinking of how best to help my students grow. I tailor each lesson to students' individual needs, from basic ear training to advanced orchestration. My students have been remarkably successful, going on to join prestigious programs such as the Los Angeles Philharmonic Composer Fellowship and Pasadena Master Chorale Composer Residency!

I encourage any interested students to message me directly or to schedule a trial lesson. Please don't hesitate to reach out, I'm happy to answer any questions you might have!" less...