Sam Saunders
Sam Saunders

Sam Saunders

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Introduction: I have been studying classical piano for close to 15 years, and have had a successful career as a concert pianist. I have played many solo recitals, concerti with orchestras, and a wide variety of chamber music as well as popular and jazz tunes. I am the founder of an organization (sevenmilemusic.org) which provides free music lessons to 200 children six days a week in Detroit's lowest income neighborhood. Through this, I have written and experimented with dozens of curriculums, method books, and strategies to learn the best ways to keep children engaged and learning. I have five years of teaching experience through this organization, and have also spent considerable time teaching private lessons to students. I have a degree in piano performance and composition from the University of Michigan, and did post-grad studies at the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University. Playing and writing music is an absolutely integral part of my life. It has provided immense joy, honed discipline and work ethic, and is an amazing outlet for my emotions and thoughts. I believe that every child should have the opportunity to share a similar passion for music - but are too often scared off by rote technique and passionless teaching methods. I enjoy teaching music because it allows me to instill a love of music into students, while guiding them on a path of bettering their musicality as well as non-musical aspects of their lives.
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Margot S.
Aug 21, 2017
Sam is great. My 7 year old son loves him. Sam began the lessons by illustrating some simple but elegant segments of popular music, with which my son is familiar. Then showing him how to play those bits. The homework is to learn these simple passages! And t o read the notes he is playing. My son wants to practice all the time! We are both looking forward to the next lesson.
Piano Lessons
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Margot S.
Aug 26, 2017
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Sam was timely, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and very professional. His appreciation for the music he is teaching is contagious. My children love him. We are doing weekly lessons. And the kids want to practice!
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Lily H.
Sep 16, 2017
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My kids love Sam. He is doing a great job. He has the actually practicing. He has a unique way of showing children how much fun it is to play music. I highly recommend him.
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