songwriting
Luc Cianfarani • PIANO, Composition
Luc Cianfarani is a pianist and composer based in New York City.
Originally from upstate New York, Luc received his Bachelor’s in Music with a concentration in Piano Performance from the University of Virginia in 2018. After graduating, Luc went on to receive his Master’s in Music Composition & Theory from Boston University in 2020 where he studied under Joshua Fineberg. While in graduate school, Luc taught both group and private keyboard lessons to undergraduate students of all skill levels.
As a pianist, Luc has performed both as a soloist and as a collaborative musician across the United States, including a performance at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. Luc is committed to performing works by living artists, and he performed the world premiere of Tak Cheung Hui’s “Water Album #1” with the new music ensemble TimeArt Studio in 2019. As a composer, Luc writes both acoustic and electronic music, and ensembles such as the Tak Ensemble and Splinter Reeds have performed his works. Active in the film music scene, Luc has scored numerous shorts and orchestrated both film and video game music for L.A.-based composer Chad Cannon. Currently, Luc is working on releasing his debut EP and playing keyboards with the Brooklyn-based electro band Late Guest at the Party.
sara schwab • voice, guitar, songwriting
Sara Schwab is a songwriter, musician, and educator who is passionate about helping students discover their unique artistic voice. She has been teaching private and group lessons in songwriting, voice, and guitar since 2014, working with students of all ages and experience levels in a supportive, encouraging environment.
Sara previously served as Director of the Songwriting Program at the Portsmouth Academy of Performing Arts, where she developed curriculum, taught classes in songwriting, acting, comedy, and singing, and directed annual student showcase performances. A multi-instrumentalist, Sara teaches voice and guitar and uses the piano as her primary instrument for songwriting and composition. She believes that every student has a story worth telling and enjoys helping young artists build confidence, creativity, and the skills to express themselves through music.
Sara earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater from The Hartt School at the University of Hartford, graduating summa cum laude with University Honors.