From Homeschooler to Headliner: How a Musical Childhood Set the Stage for the Global Success of Sarah Angel

Some of the world’s most famous performers don’t start with a spotlight, they grow up in humble households, far from the hot lights of the stage. Sarah Angel’s story begins in one of those homes, with a piano, a close-knit family, and a childhood shaped by her study of classical piano. Raised in a homeschooling environment, she was free to explore music on her own terms and often practiced three to four hours a day. It wasn’t just something she did, it was a requirement and woven into her daily life.

Angel didn’t chase fame - she knew little about performing outside of experience in classical music, or her church choir; but as a teenager, she began to write her own songs, expressing through her own words what classical music couldn’t do. Songwriting became an outlet that she didn’t expect, a new way to combat the monotony of her long practice sessions. In the beginning, it was just a hobby, but later it would prove to be the first step in her creative journey.

Choosing Her Dreams

After years of classical performance, Sarah began to teach music for a living. At first ,it felt like the right direction; she was in classrooms, teaching, planning lessons, and doing work that mattered. But deep down, she knew something didn’t fit. The daily routine, the structure, even the sense of security - it wasn’t an environment that would foster growth or get her to where she wanted to go.

She followed her instincts towards something more creative, looking for performance opportunities in restaurants and bars - anywhere there was a piano. No grand plan, just a step of faith.

In a rowdy dueling piano bar in, she found her rhythm. The unpredictability, the energy, the raw connection with the crowd, it was uncomfortable at first, but it pushed her to grow quickly. She learned how to read a room, control a room, and build trust through music. Angel couldn’t help but feel she had found what she had been looking for - she was stepping into her purpose.

Music That Moves People

At first, it was all about the performance, but over time, Sarah began to realize that what she was doing went far beyond entertainment. Her music often reached people in deeply personal ways. A simple song request could hold decades of memories for someone, and a shared laugh during a performance could change the mood of the audience in a moment. These were not just shows, they were meaningful shared moments between artist and audience.

Every performance was a new chance to uplift, to dazzle the audience, and to help people come out of their shells to celebrate a special occasion, grieve a loss, or simply take a much needed break from their day-to-day lives. Overtime, Sarah began to treat the audience less like strangers, and more like friends, each with a story; each deserving a moment to feel special and seen.

As her skill for reading the audience grew, she began to have those ‘magic moments’, where the room was fixated on the show, and on everything she did. It was in those powerful moments that her true talent and skill began to shine through, and people were noticing.

The Road Ahead

Sarah’s journey shows that success is not always a charted path, or a straight line; it’s about growing, evolving, and staying true to yourself and your dreams. From a homeschool piano bench to stages around the world, she has spent years performing for international audiences and aboard many cruise ships.

After releasing her own full-length album in 2022, Sarah knew it was time to take her career to the next level. In 2024, while headlining a brand new piano show for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, she set the groundwork for her new entertainment company, and in early 2025, she began her agency, representing talented upcoming artists as their agent. Finally, in June 2025, Sarah will launch her brand new book ‘The Entertainer’s Handbook’ - an incredible guide to the inner workings of the music industry.

Packed full of stories from years or performing, touring, and working abroad, Angel presents a compelling, instructive manual for navigating the entertainment industry - from working with music agents to performing for foreign audiences - her book is a must read for entertainers or story lovers; whether you’re a novice or a pro, there’s sure to be something for you in ‘The Entertainer’s Handbook’.

It’s a bold shift, from artist to author, and after over a decade traveling the world as a musician, Sarah is excited to share her expertise with fellow entertainers and readers - a new step in her career focused on helping other performers find their own niche in the fast-paced and ever-changing music business.

Sarah’s story is exciting, but it wouldn’t have been possible if she hadn’t decided to chase her own goals and dreams. In the end, if we want to build a life we love, we might have to step outside of our comfort zone and take the road less traveled, despite the risks.

For more information about Sarah, you can find her on Instagram @Sarahangelmusic ; follow her links on IG to publications, and social media, music videos, and more, or visit: linktr.ee/SarahAngelMusic for all her links, or her official website here: sarahangelmusic.com