Sarah

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Sarah Lightman has been surrounded by music throughout her entire life, but it wasn't until she started street performing on the streets of Los Angeles, CA in 2016 that she decided to pursue her career as a singer/songwriter. She has since released an EP, two singles, & a music video which is played in rotation at Universal City Walk, LA; has established residencies with several venues, been endorsed by Luna Guitars, Empire Ears, & Cleartone strings, and performed on The NAMM Show MAIN STAGE in 2019. Her music video, Noteworthy, shares the spotlight in rotation with work from legendary artists such as Justin Timberlake, Chris Stapleton, Shawn Mendes, Diplo, and more! Sarah persists through focus and hard work to inspire and support others. Above all, she strives to create music that will emotionally connect individuals on a higher caliber of being. These values have been adopted from her late-father, Aaron Lightman, who was an outspoken advocate for improving mental health through the arts and the following of one’s passion. Known for her uniquely soulful voice and smooth, clear tone that cuts like a knife, she aims to provide a refreshing outlet for pop listeners. Sarah just dropped a new album Friday, September 13, 2019 and is available for listening and purchasing through ALL online major music platforms (Spotify, Apple, etc.) and on CD format at her shows or through her website. Go check it out!

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What is music to you? What does it give you?

Full time recording artists and Singer/songwriter. It's what gives me a purpose in this life and helps me breathe.

What is your music dream?

My music dream is to positively connect millions of people all over the world with my songs and live shows.

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

One story, one fan, and one song at a time.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

My dad's song Sarah Climbs the Stairway (not written about me), always got to me.

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Allen Stone, Bernhoft, Emeli Sande, Jennifer Hudson, Gavin Degraw, Sara Bareilles, Andy Grammer, Jason Mraz, and many many others.

What inspires you to make music?

The struggles I go through the and the things I learn from day to day inspire music within me.

What is the message you want to send with your music?

You are not alone in this journey, you are loved, and I am you.

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

I used to feel really scared and uncomfortable.That feeling is still there, but it now feels empowering to connect with people and connect with this channel that I have been given.

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

There's too many who still think it's about the talent competition, the record signing, the fame, but that's just what you see in the movies, TV, or history from way back when. There's so much more that people don't understand and it needs to be taught in school and in pop culture.

What do you think of Drooble?

Not sure I understand the Karma earning just yet...I'm not here to buy stuff to earn money from critiques.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

What currently frustrates me is that it's almost completely random or bought into about what will be popular even if it's the most awful thing to hear.

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

Yes. I frequent live shows of friends and artists I admire.

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

They really need to study their roots, be truthful of their purpose and what they can offer in the music industry, and get every element down (feel, groove, timing, pitch, emotion, phrasing. etc). I also believe it's good to strive to be the best person and not just be the best at your craft that you can be. Without those things I don't think a musician can stay afloat longterm.

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

Heather Bright, Dreameater, Foreign Figures, Trevan McClure, Melissa Gotlieb, Tiffany Stringer, Dreemon Music, Ricky England, Drea, Steegs, The Beautiful Fragile, Dylan Dunlap, Nico Franc, Nick Swift, and many other great artists.