Samuel Hill

Pianist

Photo: Terry Chen

Samuel is passionate about using music to tell stories and bring people together.

He graduated from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music in 2025, with a Bachelor of Music with Honours (First Class). During his time at the MCM, Samuel studied under renowned Australian pedagogue Glenn Riddle, and was awarded the BMus Keyboard Prize for "most outstanding" final recital. In 2024, he performed as a finalist in the Australian National Piano Award, a short drive from his original hometown of Echuca-Moama.

Collaboration is at the center of Samuel's creative practice. He loves working alongside composers to premiere new works, and performing as an associate artist alongside singers and other instrumentalists. He seeks to build communities which resist the ongoing commodification of music, and create meaningful in-person experiences for performers and audiences alike.

What I do:

Accompanying
Helping artists perform at their best.

As a collaborative pianist, I love helping artists to create engaging and memorable performances.

Whether you're preparing for an AMEB exam, a big audition, or a public concert; I aim to be a responsive, empathetic and supportive presence on stage so that you can focus on doing what you do best. My experience covers a wide range of styles and performance situations, so send me an email and we can discuss your needs.

Teaching
Nurturing effective, creative, well-rounded musicians.

One of the great joys of my life as a musician is getting to support and train future musicians!

My main goal as a teacher is to create a safe and supportive environment where students can develop their skills and find their voices. I love helping them to develop robust practice habits, creative processes, and problem-solving skills. These skills not only help us pursue music as a means of creative self-expression, but also provide a tool-kit for living a more productive, meaningful, and happy life.

Since I started teaching in 2016, I've had opportunities to work with students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds. I love tailoring my teaching to students' unique goals and interest areas. If you're interested in working together, please get in touch – I'd love to discuss how I can support you or your child in your musical journey!

I maintain an up-to-date Working With Children Check that I can provide on request.

Event Pianist
Bringing the right atmosphere to your event.

I tailor my performance to what makes you and your event special!

Whether you're marking one of life's big occasions, or just organising a corporate function; I'm passionate about understanding the kind of experience you're aiming to create, and using my skills to create the right atmosphere.

I have experience performing in a wide range of styles and contexts, and have a wide network of collaborators to draw on. Feel free to reach out and we can discuss a bespoke program and/or ensemble to suit your needs.