SAM Calendar

Seacoast Academy of Music was founded in 2001 by piano teacher and director, Christine Petrucci. As an experienced music educator, Ms Petrucci’s vision for the Academy of Music included an engaging and inspiring environment for music instruction to students of all ages and abilities. As a professional performing musician, her vision also included a facility in which those students and other musicians could perform recitals and concerts for the local community.

Its first home was in the Drake Farm Antique Book Barn on US Rte 1 in North Hampton, NH where private music lessons were taught and a series of Sunday afternoon community concerts was established. As student enrollment increased and concert attendance grew, it was evident that a larger space was needed to pursue the dream.

Seacoast Academy of Music (SAM)

Our teachers at SAM are committed to sharing their knowledge and love of music by guiding each student through the essential skills required to play a musical instrument. That, combined with a commitment from our students and families to a consistent and disciplined practice schedule, is the formula for a successful and enjoyable learning experience.

SAM offers private music lessons to students of all ages and abilities in piano, voice, violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, oboe, bassoon, guitar, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, French horn and music theory. (Instruments not listed may be added if there is sufficient interest).

SAM Private Lesson Program consists of:

16 weekly lessons (30, 45 or 60 minutes)

Informal Performance Workshops

Department Master Classes and Workshops

Discounts to Guest Master Classes and Workshops

Semester Progress Reports

Student Recitals

New Offerings:

Jazz Combos with Nate Wilson

Be the Jazz Musician you always wanted to be! Work under the direction of the inspirational Nate Wilson. Not for beginners, but don't be shy! Learn to play jazz riffs, old and new standards, cool rhythms and chords and have a great time! Drop-ins welcome - $30/session.

Piano - Bass Guitar - Guitar - Drums - Horns - Jazz Violin

Instructor: Nate Wilson

Little Fingers Piano Classes...for young beginners.

The most recent studies suggest that listening and playing music at a young age is shown to improve creativity, learning, memory, motor, and reasoning skills.

The goal of the Little Fingers Piano Class is to provide young students (ages 4 -7) with an understanding of the discipline required to learn a musical instrument and the enjoyment that comes out of making and sharing music with others.

Each 40-minute class will focus on developing creativity, listening, rhythm, music theory, technique, and performance skills. Classes are taught in small group settings to ensure that each student receives a solid foundation in preparation for further musical studies. Parents are strongly encouraged to learn along with their children.

Classes will use methods specific to young beginner students.

Contact 964-3660 or www.seacoastacademyofmusic.org