Samuel Heifetz was born in Latvia and holds a master’s degree from the Latvian National Conservatory with an Honors Diploma. Sam has been a music educator for
over 50 years, with extensive experience teaching piano, music theory, composition, and improvisation to students ranging from preschool age through adult. In addition to working at Ambler Music Academy, Samuel has been a professor in Performing Arts at Arcadia University since 2002. Mr. Heifetz incorporates a variety of genres in his teachings, including classical, jazz, popular music, musical theatre, and world music, catering to the interests and passions of each individual student.

In 1991, Mr. Heifetz made his successful debut at Carnegie Hall. He has performed throughout Europe and the United States, including at the Jewish Music Festival in Berlin, the International Music Festival in Algarve, Portugal, and the Library of the United Nations. His discography includes “Jewish Impressions” (Melodia Records, 1989), “Atzilut” (Arc Music, 1993), “Introversions” (Music Sources, 1995), “Souls on Fire” (Arc Music, 1996), “Moment to Moment” (PianoForte, 2003), “Concert for Peace” (Arc Music, 2004), and “Secret Society of Sound Vol. 1” (ExoticSonicSociety.com, 2025).

Samuel worked intensively in musical theatre, including at the Prince Music Theatre, Theatre Horizon, Bristol Riverside Theatre, and the Media Theatre for Performing Arts, where he served as the resident music director for the 2008-2009 season. From 2011 to 2022, Samuel worked with the Sandy Run Middle School Musical Theatre program.

In addition to teaching and performing, Mr. Heifetz is an internationally recognized composer and arranger. Samuel’s compositions include “Concerto Hebraico” for piano jazz trio and symphony orchestra, “Jewish Reflections” for symphony orchestra, “Rahel la Fermosa” for flute, piano, bass, percussion, and symphony orchestra, various chamber ensembles, choir and solo songs, music for films and theatre, and compositions and arrangements for big band and combos.