He began playing guitar at age 14, and went on to receive his Bachelor of Music degree from Berklee College of Music in 2015. While there, he was able to study with guitarists Guy Van Duser and Rick Peckham. Sam studied classical piano with concert pianist Elan Sicroff for 10 years, and he brings a breadth of experience with various classical traditions to his piano teaching. On guitar, Sam specializes in both acoustic and electric styles, covering various styles such as rock, jazz, folk and r&b. He also teaches songwriting and composition to students who are interested in developing their own music, having studied both crafts in depth in college. Sam believes in catering his lessons to the goals of the individual, as well as using popular songs to help with the learning process and with the overall the musical development of his students.