Sam has a beautiful knack for building up a student’s confidence in where they are in their journey NOW, while also seeing where they can go and knowing just how far to push a student out of their comfort zone to get there. With Sam’s guidance, I went from a timid, reluctant singer to falling completely in love with singing and practice has become a highlight of my days. I’ve discovered more range and color to my voice than I ever knew I had, and on the way accidentally developed a self-trust that I didn’t know was missing from my life. Sam is a born teacher and excellent guide on any vocal journey.
When I started monthly voice lessons with Sam almost 5 years ago, my goal was to gain the confidence to sing in front of people. Since then, I have performed in multiple online recitals hosted by Sam, recorded and shared covers, and overcome my fear of getting up on stage to belt my favorite songs on karaoke night. I couldn’t have done any of this without the safe environment that Sam creates in his lessons, and recitals. He is honest and direct when I need to improve my technique, while also being affirmative and encouraging. He is a clear communicator, and a fantastic educator.
I’m so happy my sister told me about Sam from watching his YouTube videos! He’s always encouraging of whatever the current state of my voice is, and acknowledges the progress made, while continuing to work toward achieving my goals. I’ve grown significantly in my vocal ability by working with him.
Before I started working with Sam, I had been taking lessons for more than 10 years with countless singing teachers and never showed any real improvement. I was starting to lose hope and decided Sam would be the last teacher I’d try before giving up on my dreams. After just one lesson with Sam, I was astounded by my improvement. Now I can’t believe that I can finally sing how I always dreamed and have a range I never thought possible. Sam is hands down the best vocal coach and truly just an all around great human being.
I’ve been taking regular voice lessons with Sam for a couple of years now, and I always leave a lesson feeling energised and inspired.
Working with Sam has helped me achieve vocal progress I never thought I was capable of, which is deeply fulfilling.
Having Sam encourage me, guide my technical progress in a way that really clicks with my learning style, and coax me out of my creative comfort zone with deep empathy has changed the way I see myself, and I’m so grateful for that.
The introspective process of learning rhythm, emotion, character, and narrative in music—and putting that into practice—has been the most effective form of therapy I’ve ever experienced.
I’m more in tune with music and singing on a technical level, but also on a deeper intuitive level. I feel more grounded within my own mind and body, and more confident in my creative identity and expression, even beyond music!
I would absolutely recommend working with Sam for anyone with an interest in not only improving vocally, but also creatively overall!
Liv Tyndall
Sam is far and above the best voice teacher I have ever had. I restarted training after several years away with low expectations for myself, but am now achieving things I never dreamed of before. His approach technically, artistically, and interpersonally is exactly what I’ve always needed as a performer.