Teaching Philosophy: "My aim as a bass teacher is to help my students fall in love with not only playing the bass but playing music as a whole. I specialize in private teaching of students of all ages, from beginners to advanced, covering repertoire ranging all styles. My background is in jazz and classical music, but as a performer I bring those genres to any genre I play. I believe bringing this background to my students will help them achieve their musical goals in any style of music they wish to play. I approach each lesson with a mentality of teaching my students what they want to learn, not only what I think they must learn, providing an exciting and safe learning environment. From what my students express, I am able to create a plan to get them to where they can be playing what they want to play currently, with the right technique. Depending on the beginning skill level, this may take a day, or it could take a month, but the results always come. From playing a gig with friends to auditioning for college, I prepare my students with what they need to succeed in any environment. In my studio, I am devoted to helping my students, regardless of their background. I am fully committed to the success of my students and will adapt to whatever their needs are. Playing and teaching a diverse range of music from a variety of composers and artists with different backgrounds is what I do. I strive to create a learning environment where any one of my students could become the next great bass player or musical artist. I recognize from my study of many artists that the right teacher can open a student’s mind to a world of possibilities, but most importantly open them to the love and appreciation of music.”
Biography: Samuel Smith is a composer, arranger, and a sought after bassist based in Boston, MA. He has gained such an insight on the bass that the AuburnPub said that "watching Smith play, the line between bassist and bass blurs". The young bassist looks to always improve himself as an individual musician, as well as with the music that is brought to him by other artists. Smith constantly plays locally in the Greater Boston area, and has brought his expertise around the world from the USA to China, playing as a sideman and bandleader for many musical projects. He has played at esteemed venues such as Dizzy's Club, Wally's Cafe Jazz Club, and Smalls Jazz Club and has played and/or recorded with the likes of Cassandra Wilson, Ron Blake, Stefon Harris, Joe Magnarelli, Jesus Molina, Aaron Parks, and Terri Lyne Carrington.
Samuel has been always striving to achieve new projects via the bass. He has won awards as an individual instrumentalist including the Signature Music Jazz Ignition Award, The George Reed Jazz Scholarship, and the Skaneateles Music Guild Scholarship. Starting his career in music in his hometown of Syracuse, NY, Smith has brought his talents to Boston, being granted the North American Tour Scholarship to attend Berklee for a Bachelor Degree, as well as a Presidential Scholarship to attend Longy School of Music for his Master Degree.
Samuel started teaching in 2018 and has been with Note-worthy Experiences since November 2022, where he teaches upright and acoustic bass lessons.
Biography: Samuel Smith is a composer, arranger, and a sought after bassist based in Boston, MA. He has gained such an insight on the bass that the AuburnPub said that "watching Smith play, the line between bassist and bass blurs". The young bassist looks to always improve himself as an individual musician, as well as with the music that is brought to him by other artists. Smith constantly plays locally in the Greater Boston area, and has brought his expertise around the world from the USA to China, playing as a sideman and bandleader for many musical projects. He has played at esteemed venues such as Dizzy's Club, Wally's Cafe Jazz Club, and Smalls Jazz Club and has played and/or recorded with the likes of Cassandra Wilson, Ron Blake, Stefon Harris, Joe Magnarelli, Jesus Molina, Aaron Parks, and Terri Lyne Carrington.
Samuel has been always striving to achieve new projects via the bass. He has won awards as an individual instrumentalist including the Signature Music Jazz Ignition Award, The George Reed Jazz Scholarship, and the Skaneateles Music Guild Scholarship. Starting his career in music in his hometown of Syracuse, NY, Smith has brought his talents to Boston, being granted the North American Tour Scholarship to attend Berklee for a Bachelor Degree, as well as a Presidential Scholarship to attend Longy School of Music for his Master Degree.
Samuel started teaching in 2018 and has been with Note-worthy Experiences since November 2022, where he teaches upright and acoustic bass lessons.
