Sam Sohmer

Primary Instrument: Piano
Secondary Instrument: Voice

Sam Sohmer is a classically-trained pianist, vocalist, producer, and composer who was raised in Wheaton, IL.  He now lives in Irvine, where he spends the majority of his time writing music for films, teaching classical piano and voice, and spending time with his friends and family.

 After taking classical piano lessons from ages 5-15, he began teaching piano himself, while pursuing more of a vocal track in high school; along with enjoying sports like Football, Track, and Basketball, Sam discovered a passion for Music Theater, and performed in shows through his high school and community theater; his favorite roles include “Link” in Hairspray, “Bert” in Mary Poppins, and “Riff” in Westside Story to name a few.  He also participated in Wheaton North High School’s show choir, and found success as a soloist for the group, along with acting as the team’s Male Voice and Dance Captain.  Additionally, he received the ILMEA All-State honors for choral vocalists twice, placing in the top-four tenors in the state.  After high school, Sam attended Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, where he studied Contemporary Voice and Music Education, before leaving school to move to California and participate in ABC’s American Idol, where he placed in the Top-48.  After filming the show, he decided to stay in California and attend Vanguard University to further his Music Education training, as well as study film-scoring and composition.  Finally, after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down in-person learning, he transferred to Liberty University, and finished his degree, receiving a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies, focusing on Music, Business, and Religion.  
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