Lessons

Voice

It may seem like magic when we hear a great singer, but it is a skill that anyone can develop with proper technique and guidance.  

I have taught hundreds of students how to sing. It all starts with the breath, so we learn how to breathe correctly from the diaphragm and do exercises to increase our breath capacity and to control it.  Then we learn how to place our voice for the best tone, and how to sing phonetically with vowels.  We learn what the singing mask is, and how it works to help us sing on pitch. Lastly, we learn how to interpret the lyrics with feeling, and preform like a professional. 

You’ll learn:

• Proper breathing & support

• Voice placement in the mask

• Phonetics & vocalization exercises

• Vocal range expansion

• Ear training

• Connecting with the audience

Plus, all new students who sign up for a month in advance will get free access to my monthly Performance Workshop, ($300.00 Value) which will put you on the fast track for live performance success!

Lessons are offered at lengths from 30-120 minutes, depending on student’s goals and budget.

"Sam is an amazing acting teacher. Period. I’ve always worked behind the camera as a producer and director, but have also always loved acting and wanted to learn more about the intricacies about how to perform. My boyfriend started taking guitar lessons from Sam (and he loves them btw) and one day he mentioned to me that Sam also is an acting coach. I was a little hesitant at first because I never really thought that I’d actually get into acting, even though I deep down wish I would have a long long time ago. I am not stranger to performing, I’ve sang with bands and was in theater in high school, but I was still never really attentively trained to think about things the way you’re really supposed to. After my first meeting with Sam, I knew I was in good hands. He’s really knowledgeable about acting technique and about how to break down and analyze scenes, give actionable notes that make sense, but also challenge you. And he’s super creative about using both movie and theater scenes to help his students and incorporating your own version into the scenes to create your own vision. I think he’s most gifted at caring about and teaching his students in a personal way, as well as a way that works for the skill level of the student. Sam really created an environment where I was comfortable working on the basics of acting and performing and has been great about guiding me in just the right ways as I’ve developed as an actress. I really think he’s a great teacher and know that he cares about all his students on a personal level and is willing to put in extra time and effort for his students to grow. Sam also has regular acting / performance workshops where both his acting and music student have an opportunity to perform their material. It’s a great opportunity to work on performance skills and get some really positive and creative notes about performing. I highly recommend the workshops and can’t recommend training with Sam enough!"

Katherine Walker:

Acting

Acting is a challenging and rewarding art form that requires listening, being truthful, and committing to your choices whole-heartedly. I’ve been teaching private lessons, directing acting workshops for over 20 years.

Even though I acted in my first professional plays at the age of 7, and 9, It wasn’t until I went on to study acting and directing for 8 years as an adult, that I truly understood and learned how to craft a powerful, professional level performance that is a gift for the audience.

Before dedicating my career to educating, I owned a small theater company, where I was both acting and directing. I also coach professional actors for auditions, film roles, theater roles and scene study.

We start with the fundamentals of acting, including: how to read a monologue, script or play, and break it down to the arc of the story, the arc of the character, and the arc of each act and scene. We’ll also focus on how to overcome stage fright, learn acting fundamentals, like truly listening and reacting to the actors, situations, and to create characters, using our imaginations and creativity to have behaviors, actions that enhance the performance and story, becoming professional actors.

You’ll learn:

• Acting Fundamentals, relaxation, being truthful,

• How To Build A Character

• Shining through your choices

• Commitment

• Behavior

• Emotional Recall

• Developing Your Imagination & Creativity

• Connecting To Yourself, scene partners, and the audience

Plus, all new students who sign up for a month in advance will get free access to my monthly Performance Workshop, ($300.00 Value) which will put you on the fast track for live performance success!

Everyone interested in the craft of acting is welcome, whether you’re a pro or have never acted before! Lessons are offered at lengths from 30-120 minutes, depending on student’s goals and budget.

"I've benefitted immensely from Sam's acting workshops! I started as a musician and ventured into acting with Sam's encouragement. It's wonderful training for any performing artist regardless of whether you want to become a professional actor. Sam's instruction is first rate!"

Christopher Anderson-Bazzoli:

"Sam is a superb teacher! I have studied with Sam for a over a year in two different stages of my life. But I’ve known him for almost 15 years now and he has always gotten my recommendation. Sam introduced me to the world of music performance as a gift and boy, he had made me a better performer on stage! I’ve been getting a lot of compliments of how much I have grown as a musician and I know that’s thanks to his teachings. I am a professional actress. He directed me in three scenes and to my surprise I realized I was in the hands of a professional acting coach. He reminded me of those days I used to study at the Lee Strasberg Institute, No wonder, because he is a Strasberg alumni himself. Check him out, give him at least a couple months and I assure you, you will be surprised of the things you can do.”

Natasha Perez:

"I think Sam of SunPath Music is an excellent teacher because he is able to change his style to accommodate different students. He brings an enriching background to his lessons, including acting, voice, energy exercises, writing, and directing. He has also created a tried-and-true method for learning basics quickly.
I was drawn to Sam's lessons because of the name, SunPath, which reminds me that we are always learning and growing as we walk down the path of our craft.
An important benefit of SunPath is the community of students that come together for acting / performance workshops. It's an incredible opportunity to perform for peers, try new things and watch other students improve. Sam is a great acting coach and facilitates the workshops, always encouraging his students to try more and go past their comfort zones.
Thank you Sam!"

Sarah Shelby:

"Sam is a great teacher. He approach is methodical and he is fun to work with. Very knowledge in music, and acting. Whether your an actor, musician, or singer interested in classes... I highly recommend him. Sam will improve your skill set, he also has acting / performance workshops so you can practice in front of audience, be directed by a pro, so you always improve!"

Jerry D.

"Sam is an incredible teacher in music, acting, and performance. He understands the intricacies of the human mind and has developed tools to uncover and resolve even the most deep-rooted, subconscious thought patterns – all for the betterment of your presence on stage, in your own home, or in interactions with others. Highly recommended!"

Yuli Perederi:

“I'm about to release my fourth vocal CD this summer, a direct result of Sam's teaching methods. Highly recommended.”

Rick Holmstrom - www.rickholmstrom.com
Song Writer, Vocalist, Guitar Slinger, Recording Artist, Producer

"Sam uses simple concepts to help you achieve a big, vibrant tone, and intense exercises to increase stamina and improve intonation.  I heartily recommend Sam.”

Jeff Turmes - www.jeffturmes.com
Recording Artist, Producer, Song Writer, Vocalist, Musician