At 9 years Sam learnt to play the cornet, and was taught by renowned Brass Band trainer Adele Hudson, nee Sellers. Sam played Flugel Horn in the County Training Band for a year before migrating to the full band. Sam played solo cornet in county youth brass band initially, but switched to tenor horn after a short period. She was promoted to principle tenor horn for county youth, a position she held for 2 years before moving on. At the age of 16 her love of music took another direction when she had formal singing lessons with Julian Taylor. She progressed in double quick time and a first notable performance was in the Sponne School production of Westside Story! Sam has now occupied the Solo Tenor Horn seat at Towcester Studio Band for several years. Sam's most memorable experiences include : Playing in the Royal Albert Hall with County Youth Band and Sponne School Band, going on tour with the Band and getting the opportunity to sing the national anthem on sky sports for an international rugby match.