Sam is a guitarist from Dublin, Ireland. Like many guitarists, Sam began by playing the electric guitar at the age of 8, before transitioning to the Classical guitar at age 16. He has spent the last 10 years recording and playing gigs, both at home and abroad, with numerous different bands ranging from Pop and Jazz all the way to Metal.
Sam holds an MA in Performance & Musicology and a Bachelor of Music Degree, both from Maynooth University. He also spent a year studying Jazz guitar at Fordham University and the Juilliard School in New York City. Upon returning from his studies in the US, Sam began touring extensively both in Ireland and the UK, before winning first prize in the senior Classical guitar competition at the 2019 Feis Ceoil. Sam began teaching guitar in 2017, and has since helped students prepare for concerts, auditions and Junior/Leaving Certificate practical examinations.
Sam is currently recording and gigging with his band Jet Fuel Chemistry