Greenvalley Music is a private music studio in the hills of Laurel Canyon, offering singing circles, and piano and voice lessons. Students are supported in building essential skills while also being empowered to listen, create, and make music their own from the very beginning.

Founded by musician and educator Sarah M Silverman, Greenvalley Music reflects a lifelong engagement with music as both a disciplined craft and a living creative practice.

Sarah holds degrees from the Manhattan School of Music (MMus), the Glenn Gould School (BMus), and has completed all three levels of Somatic Voicework™ the LoVetri Method. Her work is shaped by a wide-ranging musical life as a classical and broadway pianist, jazz vocalist, composer, and arranger. In addition to her formal studies, she has also trained in Circlesong with Bobby McFerrin and creative practices with Kenny Werner. Her professional background includes work as a Teaching Artist with the Lincoln Center Institute, a piano examiner with the Royal Conservatory of Music, and faculty positions at the Diller-Quaile School of Music and the Third Street Music Settlement in New York.

Through private lessons and singing circles, Greenvalley Music supports musicians of all ages in their development of a deep and lasting relationship with music.

Lessons

Piano & Voice Lessons

Private lessons are tailored to each student and grounded in Sarah’s balanced, playful teaching philosophy. Drawing from classical and jazz traditions, Somatic Voicework™ , and meditative improvisation practices, students are encouraged to listen deeply, explore freely, build solid foundations, and connect to their inner creative selves.

All ages and levels are welcome. To inquire about lessons and to book a free mini introductory session click HERE.

Singing Circles

Sarah leads Singing Circles every week at the Lookout Mountain and Christopher Robin schools, as well as through Greenvalley Music.

Singing Circles focus on the experience of making music together — singing songs, playing with rhythm, sharing poems, moving, listening, and exploring.

Sarah offers a monthly Singing Circle series through Greenvalley Music for children and families in Laurel Canyon.

Learn more about the current Circle series HERE.

  • “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 & direnctor, Lookout Mountain School

  • "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.

  • “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