As a recent graduate of Simon Fraser University, he obtained his Bachelor\u2019s in Fine Arts with distinction in composition, primarily under Mauricio Pauly<\/a> and Sabrina Schroeder<\/a>. With a passion for instrument making and repurposing, Sam\u2019s work breathes new life into broken instruments and obscure objects by modifying them into sound sculptures that act as a focal point for his pieces. This interest has expanded into the electronic world, predominantly through the transformation and circuit bending of kids toys and guitar pedals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Sam\u2019s \u201cdo it yourself\u201d approach has always been a part of his nature; from writing songs on guitar to experimenting with objects as instruments, Sam is always looking to create new approaches to music making. He has a keen interest in collaborating; his most notable collaborations include Alien Pod, an ensemble that utilizes a mix of acoustic, electronic, and homemade instruments, and co-founding Rubbish Jupiter Moths, a duo that explores the hybridization of sound sculptures through electronic processing. Sam enjoys working across disciplines, particularly in creating sound for dance and film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n