Sarah M Silverman is a graduate of the Manhattan School of Music (MMus), the Glenn Gould School of Music (BMus), and has trained in Somatic Voicework™ the LoVetri Method.  She  is an innovative music educator drawing on her experience as both a classical pianist and a jazz vocalist in order to encourage deep listening, curiosity, exploration and freedom in her students. 

Sarah has worked as a Teaching Artist for the Lincoln Center Institute, a piano examiner with the Royal Conservatory of Music, and served on faculty at the Diller Quaile School of Music and the Third Street Music Settlement in New York. In addition to completing all three levels of Somatic Voicework™ the LoVetri Method, Sarah has studied the art of Circlesong with Bobby McFerrin, and immersed herself in Effortless Mastery and Limitless Harmony with Kenny Werner.

Currently Sarah facilitates singing circles at the Christopher Robin and Lookout Mountain schools, and maintains a private music studio in Laurel Canyon.

Piano & Voice Lessons

  • I believe music is a physical and meditative experience, not an intellectual exercise. Making music is about quieting the brain and tuning into our sense of sound and touch.  One must first hear and feel, and then the “why” of how it is all put together is easy and makes sense. My job when teaching is to help each student cultivate their own unique connection to music. In order to do this, every lesson includes a balance between meditative improvisation and exploration of sound, and the development of essential musicianship skills, like reading notes, rhythm, and understanding harmony.

    Every lesson is designed to meet each student where they are in the moment - adults, children, beginners and professionals - we are all musical beings with something to share.

  • For a free mini introductory session click the contact button below.

    $85/30 minutes

    $115/45 minutes

    $150/60 minutes

Singing Circles

  • If you can speak you can sing, and if you have a body you can make rhythm.

    This is the foundation on which Sarah's singing circles are built and from which grows a rich space for musical exploration and play.

    Sarah's circles incorporate traditional folk songs in multiple languages, poems, movement, circle games, improvisation, rounds, stories, and layered sounds.

  • Circles are for adults and children of all ages and stages! To book a private circle with your group click the contact button below.

    Tuesdays

    • Christopher Robin

    Fridays

    • Lookout Mountain

  • "Thank you so much Sarah for another beautiful time...it's so incredible how just being in your class sort of opens my ears to the music and beats that surround us everywhere."

    Katrina C.

  • "Sarah is a beautiful and curious singer and musician...   I am very excited  to see where she is going with her music and her abundant talent."

    Luciana Souza, Grammy winning singer

  • “Sarah's singing circles are magical spaces where children come together in community to sing what's in their heart and connect with one another. Lookout Mountain School is deeply grateful for the loving energy that Sarah brings every week. Her passion for music, creativity, and joy are contagious."

    Sarah Raphael, Owner & Director, Lookout Mountain School

  • “We love Sarah! She has a way with children and a voice that fills your soul. She's creative, intentional, and flexible in her singing circles. She creates a safe space for kids to be themselves and truly sees them for who they are. "

    Melanie L, mom of 2

  • "Sarah is a child whisperer as well as a talented musician. My daughter loves the singing circle and looks forward to it. She has also worked with Sarah privately for an audition. Sarah boosted her confidence and made sure she was well prepared. Sarah puts her heart in all she does and is a joy to work with for both my daughter and myself. Working with her is a magical experience."

    Elizabeth O, mom of 1

  • "Our little girl loves singing circle, she looks forward to it every week and sings all night when she gets home. Sarah is amazingly talented and wonderful with the kids!"

    Danielle P, mom of 3