Sam Specht-Burns

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Sam Burns is an accomplished violinist with a degree in music from Seton Hill University in 2018 where she studied with David Sinclair and Katie Pierson. She is originally from the West Jefferson Hills area and went to Thomas Jefferson High School. She fell in love with the violin and started playing at 9 years old. She has experience in teaching privately and playing as a freelance musician. Sam has played in numerous musicals, weddings, events, and concerts. Sam has been teaching in the Seton Hill community music program since 2015 and became one of the founders of Practice Makes Perfect Music Studio in 2020. She is well versed in teaching with the Suzuki method for violin and viola and also offers lessons in clarinet. She also currently works at Clelian Heights, School for Exceptional Needs, in Greensburg, Pa. She has experience with teaching adaptive lessons for special needs. Sam is educated with teaching all ages and skill levels. She can’t wait to start lessons with you!