Sarah Lightman
- Nashville, TN
- Singing Guitarist
- 23 Verified Bookings
Brandon B. said “Sarah did an amazing job at our company holiday party! She provided incredible music for the event that made it that much better. Thanks again Sarah!”
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I am a pianist and singer, and I can provide my own keyboard, mic, amp, stands, as well as a silent portable generator so I can set up anywhere. My extensive classical training in music theory means I can learn songs very quickly just by listening—feel free to request any songs, and I will learn them. I’ve done everything from Star Wars and Legend of Zelda theme songs to classical piano pieces to acoustic versions of modern/contemporary and pop songs. I enjoy performing at breweries & wineries, cocktail hours, farmers markets, and other special events and venues as well. I can also sing in Korean. You can hire me to both sing & play piano, or just play piano, or just sing!
Alice was absolutely wonderful. She played at our wedding and she accommodated all of our song requests, was extremely professional, and made our day extra special. Alice was quick to respond, gave great suggestions for song choices and really went above and beyond to accommodate our venue’s requirements. Not only was she a very talented Pianist but also a very talented singer. I could not have been more happy with our decision to have Alice perform at our wedding. I would recommend her 100 times over.
I’ve seen Alice perform over a number of years after hearing about her through a close friend. She’s very gifted and talented and I hired her to play some select piano renditions for my wedding ceremony. She let us pick and was able to play them beautifully for our wedding. She offered selections on songs that are normally played as I had no idea but we were able to pick our own songs and were very happy about that.
I also asked her to play for our cocktail hour before we arrived at the reception and prior to the DJ showing up. Everyone has told us that she was very good and we were extremely happy to have her.
Would totally recommend!
We loved working with Alice for our wedding. She's an incredible musician and performer who made our wedding ceremony so special. Alice was so great during the wedding planning process - extremely responsive, helpful, and well-organized. She was punctual on the day of the event. Would highly recommend we would gladly work with Alice again!
Alice is phenomenal. She was so friendly and responsive while I was looking for a piano player for my event. She very quickly set up all of her equipment (she even brought her own power source in case there wasn't a nearby outlet). She has the most beautiful voice, but is also wonderful at playing and singing at a volume that she was both easy to hear and enjoy, while also not being so loud that guests couldn't talk and socialize nearby.
Definitely book Alice, she's worth every penny of her (very reasonable) price!!
Professional, beautiful voice, great song selection, easy to work with
Alice is incredibly talented and took care of every single detail of each of our highly custom requests. During our ceremony she played a duet with my brother who plays viola, making everything so special for us.
She was an excellent communicator and went above and beyond leading up to the event and was so accommodating to every single question or ad hoc confirmation text. :) which means so much.
Our guests were blown away by her beautiful voice and piano playing during cocktail hour. We were lucky to have her!
Paid great attention to detail! Contacted me ahead of time to suggest musical selections for my wedding. Made great arrangements to arrive ahead of time and planned on bringing keyboard if needed. Made my perfect day even more magical! Excellent pianist!!!
Alice was very talented, professional, easy to work with, and a kind individual.
I booked her for 2 of my properties I manage for entertainment and events. She showed up on time, had great communication and contributed to 2 smooth events.
Thanks again Alice and see you soon!
Alice was so wonderful to work with! She is able to play a very wide range of music and was so knowledgeable when recommending certain pieces for my wedding! She brought her own keyboard and even an extension cord which meant it was very stress-free for me! She played so beautifully and it made my wedding feel exactly how I envisioned it! I can't recommend her enough!
Alice was so easy to work with and quick to respond. We had her over for a causal Christmas/birthday party to sing some Christmas songs, and a lot of friends commented how impressed they were with her. Although the party was a packed house, I definitely would hire her for more intimate settings to truly appreciate her talent even more.
Alice was great. We have her Avery challenging set of songs and she rocked it
You played for my rehearsal cocktail party this past weekend in the Piano Bar at Lightfoot Restaurant. Your song choices were spectacular. Your playing was exceptional and you had the perfect blend of vocals arrangements as well as non-vocal pieces. What you couldn't see were all of the regular guests in the restaurant below who were also delighted by your playing. Can't recommend you highly enough to all others. Thanks for being a great complement to our party!
She was so flexible, responsive and on time! She is an amazing pianist and amazing singer! Definitely will be having her again.
I had Alice Park play the piano for my wedding. I asked her to please play Zelda’s Lullaby (a song from a popular video game) and I walked down the aisle and Star War’s Throne room song while my husband and I walked out together. She nailed both songs and made my nerdy wedding a dream come true by doing so. Would definitely hire her again.
Alice Park was hired to sing at my wedding and she was wonderful. She quickly set up her equipment and was communicative with my DJ and wedding coordinator. Her renditions of the songs that I asked her to play and sing were beautiful and perfectly matched the ambiance. She transitioned into each song seamlessly so there were no awkward pauses. So many of my guests commented on how great she sounded! She is a professional and a very talented musician, and I would definitely book her again.
Alice is amazing! I hired her to sing for my wedding. We requested a song for our first dance and she learned it so quickly! During our consult, she asked if we wanted just the song played with just piano or with piano with singing. I had no idea how talented she was. Beautiful piano playing and amazing voice! She was so accommodating to meet with us for rehearsals before the date so that our first dance would be perfect. Highly recommended!
Price Range: $150-500
Gig Length: 10 - 180 minutes
Languages: English, Korean
Insurance: $1,000,000 - I can provide insurance when needed! I otherwise do not have an ongoing policy.
I can play just the piano, or I can do both piano & singing. I cover a wide range of songs from all decades, back to the 17th century! ;) I seamlessly transition from one song to the next, so there are no awkward silences or pauses.
If you would like to request a specific (contemporary) song to be played, I just need a day to learn it. If it's a complex classical piece, I may need up to several weeks to learn it if I haven't already learned it in the past. You can find my usual repertoire in the “Set List” tab a couple lines above this paragraph, but this is not an exhaustive/complete list! I am likely familiar with songs you may want to hear that I don't already have listed. I have 3+ hours of continuous repertoire that I can provide; I can go 2 hours without a break, with a 5 minute break every hour thereafter. I can also sing in Korean. I can be background music or I can be a featured performer—I’m comfortable with both!
I have my own keyboard and keyboard stand, microphone and mic stand, an amplifier, all required cables, and a silent portable generator that can power me for up to 6 hours. I can arrive early to your event; I will need at least 20 minutes to unload and set up.
I started taking classical piano and music theory lessons from the age of 5, all the way through my collegiate studies. Nowadays I perform at weddings, wineries, festivals, and other special events throughout the DC/MD/VA region. I first started performing as my church’s pianist at the age of 12 and soon started playing piano at weddings (ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions). I have also performed at NBA games, the National Cherry Blossom Festival, the National Christmas Tree Lighting, and Congressional dinners. I regularly perform at more intimate events such as corporate events and dinner parties as well.
My repertoire ranges from Beethoven to Billie Eilish, from Debussy to Dua Lipa. I can easily and quickly learn music and can sight read with great proficiency. I can be hired as a singer, a pianist, or both! I can also sing in Korean.
I provide my own equipment at no extra cost! I have my own portable (and silent!) generator, so I can set up anywhere and don't have to be restricted to an outlet. If you prefer that I play a piano that is already on-site, please confirm that it has been tuned recently. I do not provide any lighting. My sound is amplified through a Roland KC-150.
September 09, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Reception |
December 10, 2022 • 3:30pm - 4:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
November 04, 2022 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Corporate Event |
October 28, 2022 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 23, 2022 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
October 08, 2022 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Anniversary Party |
May 01, 2022 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Personal Occasion |
April 23, 2022 • 9:00am - 11:00am | Mount Pleasant Farmers Market |
April 16, 2022 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
March 11, 2022 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
February 19, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Event |
February 18, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Event |
December 28, 2021 • 12:30pm - 1:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
December 23, 2021 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
December 18, 2021 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | La Cosecha (live music) |
December 15, 2021 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Caroling Sing-Along |
November 19, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | New district brewing company |
November 07, 2021 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Mount Pleasant Lantern Walk |
November 07, 2021 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Flint Hill a cappella |
October 16, 2021 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Cocktail Party |
October 14, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
September 05, 2021 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Cocktail Party |
September 05, 2021 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | House Party |
***I can learn any song, as long as I have some notice! The below is just a sample of my repertoire.
Sonatas, etudes, arabesques, etc. by Beethoven, Mozart, Debussy, Bach, Chopin, and many other baroque, classical, romantic composers.
“A Thousand Years” - Christina Perri
“Accidentally In Love” - Counting Crows
“All of Me” - John Legend
“Always and Forever” - Heatwave
“Always Be My Baby” - Mariah Carey
“Angel of Mine” - Monica
"At Last" - Etta James
“Better Together” - Jack Johnson
“Blank Space” - Taylor Swift
"Bless the Broken Road" - Rascal Flatts
“Brown Eyed Girl” - Van Morrison
“Can’t Help Falling in Love” - Elvis Presley
“Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” - Frankie Valli
“Chasing Pavements” - Adele
“Conversations in the Dark” - John Legend
“Crazy Love” - Van Morrison
"Dancing In the Moonlight" - King Harvest
"deja vu" - Olivia Rodrigo
“Diamond” - Rihanna
"Die With a Smile" - Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga
“Dirty Little Secret” - The All-American Rejects
“Dreaming of You” - Selena
“Drops of Jupiter” - Train
“Emotion” - Bee Gees
“Everybody Loves Somebody” - Dean Martin
"Everytime We Touch" - Maggie Reilly / Cascada
“Fallin’ for You” - Colbie Callait
“Fantasy” - Mariah Carey
"From This Moment On" - Shania Twain
“Fly Me to the Moon” - Frank Sinatra
“good 4 u” - Olivia Rodrigo
“Hallelujah” - Jeff Buckley
“Halo” - Beyoncé
“Heart of the Matter” - Don Henley / (link hidden)ie
“Heaven” - Bryan Adams / DJ Sammy
“Hello” - Adele
“Here Comes the Sun” - The Beatles
"I Just. Called to Say I Love You" - Stevie Wonder
“IDGAF” - Dua Lipa
“If I Ain’t Got You” - Alicia Keys
“Just the Way You Are” - Bruno Mars
“Just the Two of Us” - Bill Withers / Grover Washington Jr.
“Killing Me Softly” - The Fugees
“Kiss Me” - Sixpence None the Richer
"Kiss Me More" - Doja Cat
“Levitating” - Dua Lipa
“Like I’m Gonna Lose You” - Meghan Trainor / John Legend
“Love Story” - Taylor Swift
“Love on the Brain” - Rihanna
"Love You Like a Love Song" - Selena Gomez
"Lover" - Taylor Swift
“More Than Words” - Xtreme / Frankie J
“My Cherie Amour” - Stevie Wonder
"No One" - Alicia Keys
“Perfect” - Ed Sheeran / Beyoncé
"Precious Love" - James Morrison
"Put Your Head on My Shoulder" - Paul Anka
"Put Your Records On" - Corinne Bailey Rae
“Save the Last Dance” - Michael Bublé
“Say You Won’t Let Go” - James Blunt
“Someone to Watch Over Me” - Frank Sinatra / Ella Fitzgerald
"Somewhere Over the Rainbow" - Judy Garland
"Stay" - Rihanna & Mikki Ekko
“Still Into You” - Paramore
"Still the One" - Shania Twain
“Sunday Morning” - Maroon 5
“Sweet Child O’ Mine” - Guns N’ Roses
"Talking to the Moon" - Bruno Mars
“Take a Bow” - Rihanna
“Take Me Home” - Bebe Rexha
“Teenage Dream” - Katy Perry
"Tennesse Whiskey" - Chris Stapleton
"The Way" - Ariana Grande
"The Way We Were" - Barbra Streisand
“The Way You Look Tonight” - Frank Sinatra
“Thinkin Bout You” - Frank Ocean
“Thinking Out Loud” - Ed Sheeran
“This Love” - Maroon 5
"Unchained Melody" - The Righteous Brothers
“Uptown Girl” - Billy Joel
“Versace on the Floor” - Bruno Mars
“Viva La Vida” - Coldplay
"Waiting for Tonight" - Jennifer Lopez
"When I Was Your Man" - Bruno Mars
“Why Can’t I” - Liz Phair
“Wildest Dreams” - Taylor Swift
"Wonderful Tonight" - Eric Clapton
“You & I” - Lady Gaga
"You Are So Beautiful" - Joe Cocker
"You're Still the One" - Shania Twain
"You Send Me" - Sam Cooke
Alicia Keys, John Legend, Christina Aguilera, Ariana Grande, Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Kelly Clarkson
Flat surface to set up (at least 4' x 4')
Lighting, if needed (I do not provide my own lighting)
Parking
Brandon B. said “Sarah did an amazing job at our company holiday party! She provided incredible music for the event that made it that much better. Thanks again Sarah!”
Maritza F. said “Ruthy was fabulous. Our colleagues at work really enjoyed listening to her sing and play the piano during our end of year Holiday Celebration at the office.…”
Ally K. said “We had a wonderful event and are so grateful to Jesse for joining us!”
Naima P. said “Kim Jordan brought the holiday spirit to Neiman Marcus. Her Christmas singalong on the keys was pure magic. From classic tunes to modern favorites, Kim…”