Meet Our Team
Meet our dedicated and welcoming team here at Sensory Arts and Music School in Fenton. Rest assured that we have a tutor specialised to cater to your unique needs and abilities, ensuring a personalized and effective learning experience for you.
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Max
Guitar/Head Tutor
Max is our resident Head guitar Tutor here at S.A.M.S. He has been teaching for many years now, specialising in a multitude of genres from Jazz to pop rock.
Beginning as a touring bassist, Max found teaching a part time hobby but it soon became his main passion.
Specialising in a range of approaches, Max has seen a lot of success from students with anxiety and other mental health struggles.
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Alex
Piano/Music Coach
Alex is our specialist S.E.N.D. music teacher.
For over 20 years Alex has worked in the S.E.N.D. sector, offering 1 to 1 music lessons, group classes and music sensory and relaxation sessions.
Alex can help you explore your musical ability on instruments including piano, drums, guitar and vocals, and through music production.
He has a natural ability to recognise individuals’ strengths, enabling them to work to the best of their ability, which makes him the ideal S.E.N.D. Tutor.
Alex always creates a warm and friendly environment where people can relax, gain confidence and flourish!
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Baloo
Therapy Dog
Introducing Baloo our resident therapy dog! He’s been working in Stoke on Trent and surrounding areas for over 5 years now helping children of all ages who have a passion for reading, under the Kennel Club Bark and Read programme.
Registered with the charity Canine Concern he aims to bring a calming influence to the school and to support learners when needed.
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Lara
E-Drums
Lara is our drum specialist here at Sams. She has been gigging with bands for many years in all different kinds of styles and genres.
She has a very caring approach when it comes to teaching, having lots of success with people anxiety and other similar mental health struggles. -
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Grace
Vocal Coach
Grace is a talented vocalist with a postgraduate degree in Creative Industry Studies from the Academy of Contemporary Music. With a soulful voice and a strong foundation in music education, she performs regularly at venues, clubs, and weddings. Passionate about sharing her expertise, Grace teaches vocals to students of all ages and skill levels, blending her musical talent with her educational background to create a truly unique and engaging experience.
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Jess
Piano Tutor
Jess is passionate about music and teaching, offering a calm, fun approach to lessons. She adapts quickly to different learners, creating an encouraging space for children to grow. Experienced in teaching piano to children aged 5+, both individually and in groups, she personalises lessons to each student’s needs. Jess welcomes all ages and simplifies musical concepts, making learning enjoyable and accessible. With Jess at SAMS, piano lessons are rewarding and inspiring.
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Shani
Guitar and Bass Tutor
Shani is a guitar and bass composer, who has studied in the industry for almost a decade.
He is sharp and approachable with a huge passion for teaching.
Shani also specializes in production/mixing, so he is your perfect choice for learning about song composition.
