Sam began working at Old Town Violins during the Spring of 2023 and is the supervisor of the Louisville shop. He began playing the violin at age 8, and spent time on a range of styles in both the classical and fiddle worlds. He completed a bachelors degree in 2013 from the University of Kentucky studying French linguistics and violin performance, and was a member of the UK Symphony Orchestra during his time there. He now enjoys working on completing his first hand-made violin, as well as playing viola in several Lexington bands and accompanying singer-songwriters on fiddle.