Sam Johnson Music Lessons

"As a student of Mr. Sam, I have really enjoyed my lessons with him for over 5 years. I recently picked up the upright bass in addition to the piano. I have been taking the bass essentials classes to help me improve my skills, and they have really helped me advance my shifting techniques and bowing skills. Mr. Sam is very good at explaining each exercise, even when we are over Zoom. I would definitely recommend the bass essentials classes to any bass player who wants to build their skills with scales, arpeggios, and shifting through the Simandl positions. With the piano and bass lessons, I have been very happy with them and impressed with the quality, and I am looking forward to many more!"

"Very professional. Very knowledgeable. Sam really takes the time to explain things so you understand it. Super talented and uses multiple instruments to teach. That helped me with the guitar with the different keys to play in."

"When our son took an interest in learning to play guitar, we wanted to find an instructor that could keep him interested and help develop the right skills. Thankfully we found Sam through a friends recommendation. Our son is 8 now and in his 3 years with Sam he has advanced so much. He now plays guitar, bass and ukelele and is even writing his own music. Sam does an amazing job at keeping our son engaged while also challenging him to constantly improve. We would highly recommend Sam to anyone interested in music."

"Sam is a professional who still remembers what it is to be a student. He keeps things fun and interesting. His laid back personality is disarming and puts you at ease. He’s a life-long learner and practices what he teaches. He says there’s no real mystery on how to get good, and then he gives you the tools to get there! Watching him perform live in front of hundreds of screaming fans makes you realize this guy knows what he is taking about. He is a very versatile musician which makes him fun to learn from. I’ve seen him perform jazz at a fancy supper club, alternative rock at big venues with packed houses, and shows with world class classical guitarists, fiddle players and violinists....he’s got the chops to perform AND he’s a great teacher who will help you reach your music goals!"

"Been taking bass lessons from Sam for over 4 years. I appreciate that he teaches to where I am, and what my needs are--his lessons are tailored to the individual student. He is patient and caring. I strongly recommend him."