- Baldwin Wallace University – Conservatory of Music, Bachelor of Music in Music Theatre Performance, Honors
Experience
Samantha has been teaching voice since 2015, working with students of all ages and backgrounds in Musical Theatre, Classical, Jazz, and Pop/Rock styles. With over a decade of experience as both performer and educator, she brings a holistic, body-informed approach to vocal training, emphasizing vocal health, technical precision, musicality, and confident self-expression.
Her teaching is rooted in the belief that every singer has a unique voice and story to tell. Samantha provides her students with a strong technical foundation, personalized tools for performance, and opportunities to develop their artistry in a supportive, encouraging environment. She frequently incorporates movement, acting, and piano accompaniment into her sessions to enrich the learning experience.
Bio
Samantha L. is a professional actor, vocalist, and experienced vocal instructor based in New York City. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Theatre from Baldwin Wallace University’s Conservatory of Music, graduating with Honors. Her international studies include training at Det Danske Musicalademi (The Danish Academy of Musical Theater) and Zambia’s Barefoot Theater.
Samantha’s performance experience spans stage, screen, and studio. She has appeared with the Cleveland Orchestra, Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, Front Porch Theatricals, and shared the stage with Tony and Grammy Award-winner Billy Porter (Pose, Kinky Boots). Her work reflects a blend of classical technique and contemporary artistry across musical theatre, concert work, and solo performance.
Her honors senior thesis, Resilient, garnered praise from acclaimed artists including John Caird (Children of Eden), Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin), and Michael Cole. Samantha has also trained with leading casting professionals including Merri Sugarman and Claire Burke (Tara Rubin Casting), Chad Eric Murnane (Binder Casting), Barry Shapiro (Herman & Lipson), Victor Vasquez (X Casting), and Duncan Stewart and Luke Schaffer (Stewart/Whitley)