Thompson Violin Studio

Samuel Thompson has a versatile career as a performer, educator, journalist, and arts administrator. He has recently performed solo in several notable events, such as the premiere of The Chevalier at the Tanglewood Music Center and the East Coast premiere of Florence Price's Violin Concerto No. 1 with the Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey. Additionally, he was awarded the 2020 Sphinx MPower Artist Award and has performed in various locations across North America.

Samuel is actively involved in the regional arts community, regularly performing with Philadelphia’s Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra, National Philharmonic, and various ensembles in Washington DC.

Aside from performing, Samuel is an esteemed teacher and chamber music coach who has taught a range of students, from beginners to advanced high school students, university and conservatory undergraduates, and adult amateurs. He held various teaching positions, including teaching private and group lessons, chamber music, and audition preparation. Alongside teaching, he has given master classes at the Lyceum Mozartiana de la Habana and served as a guest clinician at the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville and the Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestra.

Samuel was the Program Director of the Bridges Program of MAESTRO Ensembles from 2019-2022 and currently serves as a coach for the DC Youth Orchestra Program. He has also participated in several festivals, such as the Spoleto Festival USA, the Gateways Music Festival, the Colour of Music Festival, and the International Saint-Georges Festival.

Samuel takes pride in working with students of all levels, particularly those who need in-depth guidance and beginner students who require proper guidance. Some of his notable student successes include successful auditions for various orchestras and superior and excellent ratings from music education festivals.