Sam is a drummer and educator with over a decade of experience in teaching, mentoring, and performing. His musical journey began in 2009 when, at the age of 13, he discovered his love for drumming as a percussionist in his secondary school’s Concert Band. This pivotal moment ignited a lifelong dedication to music and laid the foundation for his career.

A graduate of LASALLE College of the Arts with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Music, majoring in Jazz Performance, Sam is also a recipient of the Jazz Association (Singapore) Music Scholarship in 2021. He further honed his craft through the Mosaic Jazz Fellows program, where he trained under notable mentors such as Joshua Wan, Andrew Lim, Chok Kerong, and Soh Wen Ming.

Sam played at prominent local venues like the Esplanade, Blu Jaz Café, and Cool Cats. He has also worked with Litmus Jazz Ensemble and performed in collaboration with the Jazz Association Singapore.

Beyond performing, Sam has dedicated his career to teaching. Since 2013, he has taught at primary and secondary schools as a percussion instructor. He has also worked with music schools, as well as teaching privately, sharing his love for rhythm and empowering students to find their musical voice.