Samantha has been singing ever since she was a child. Originally from Mansfield in Nottinghamshire, Samantha was an avid member of an all-female competitive choir, The Singers, directed by Meryl Chambers (Classic FM Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, 2014). Whilst in the choir, Samantha was mentored privately by Meryl Chambers and later achieved a distinction in her Grade 8 Music Theatre examination. In 2016, Samantha performed as a guest soloist for ChorusUK at The Sheffield City Hall for over two thousand people. In 2017, Samantha completed the I.D.S.P (Intensive Drama School Preparation course) at Funky Studios in Mansfield, a one-year course designed to prepare students for auditioning for drama school.
Samantha is a proud graduate of The Musical Theatre Academy (The MTA) in London, a renowned drama school only accepting twenty-two students each year. Samantha graduated with a Professional Diploma in Musical Theatre in 2019. Whilst at drama school, Samantha was chosen to represent The MTA in The Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year competition (SSSSPOTY). Whilst at college, Samantha was also selected to sing in two professional concerts celebrating British musical theatre at The Union Theatre for Sunday Socials (An Evening With Laurence Mark Wythe & Friends, and An Evening With Chris Passey & Friends), and she also featured on Channel 4’s The Last Leg as a guest performer.
As well as performing professionally, Samantha is now an established Vocal Coach. Samantha has worked for multiple companies as a Vocal Coach, and has experience teaching students of all ages and abilities. She now has her own list of clients, all of whom receive regular sessions concentrating on their personal goals. Samantha is very passionate about helping people access their true vocal potential, and ensuring this happens in a reassuring and positive setting. Samantha is a fully qualified Vocal Health First Aider and has completed Level 1 and 2 in Estill Vocal Training.
