Sage Christie

Songwriting | Music Theory

Sage Christie is a traveling singer-songwriter and music educator. Their passion lies in mentoring beginning songwriters and artists looking to begin a career in music. Sage earned their Master's of Music Teaching at Oberlin Conservatory in 2015, following their completion of a Bachelor of Arts in musical studies and psychology in 2014. An avid songwriter since age nine, Sage has twice been named a Kerrville New Folk finalist (2022 and 2023) and performed at various folk festivals around the country as a song contest winner. 

WHAT SAGE OFFERS AS A SONGWRITING MENTOR:

Sage provides safe and supportive mentorship to anyone interested in honing their songcraft. Sage's approach to mentorship varies by student, focusing on each student's goals. This can include:

• getting started (guiding students toward writing their first song);
• polishing (helping students finish and refine their work);
• songwriting “counseling” (helping students find and nurture their unique writer voice); and/or
• DIY musician guidance (answering any questions about the business of being a performing songwriter).

TESTIMONIALS FROM PAST MENTEES:

“Sage brings a rare and precious ability to see straight through any artifice and into the nucleus of a song—to discern some truth or meaning you may not even realize is staring you in the face. When that ability is married to the wise, analytical eye they also possess (the kind that songs need to go from good to great), what you get is the platonic ideal of a songwriting mentor.”
—Lauren Oxford, singer-songwriter (Sevierville, TN)

“Sage Christie is one of the best songwriters I’ve ever rubbed elbows with! They also shared honest, impactful, and very productive ideas and insights with me when I consulted them on songs I was writing. I highly recommend participation in any situation where songwriting, learning, and Sage are all involved!”
—Richey Bellinger, singer-songwriter (Portland, OR)