Samantha Coates is a professional pianist and teacher with 20 years of experience in both private and group tuition.

Samantha attended the Conservatorium High School in Sydney before completing her Bachelor of Music degree at the NSW Conservatorium, majoring in piano performance.

She has had extensive experience as a solo performer and accompanist. She has also enjoyed arranging band music in her role as Musical Director of university revues, and has been rehearsal pianist for several opera companies and musical societies.

Samantha is a senior staff member at Australian Music Schools, where she served as head teacher for a number of years and now specialises in theory and musicianship teaching. Her ongoing dedication to making these classes as fun as possible has seen her find many ways to engage her young students' interest and enthusiasm.

Samantha lives in Sydney with her husband and two children.

Samantha's blog, Blitz 'n' Pieces, can be viewed here.