We recently connected with Sahara Moon and have shared our conversation below.
Sahara, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Can you talk to us about how you learned to do what you do?
I learned to do what I do through hands on experience. At the age of sixteen, I began learning guitar with my Dad. I have had a lot of great people in my life who have given me the opportunity to learn hands on early in my career. This has provided me with a multitude of techniques for performance. By just “doing it,” I have attained a lot of knowledge and experience that helps guide my forward thinking and decisions. The most essential skill is to be patient. Starting from the ground up takes a lot of time and dedication, especially when honing your skillset and craft.
Sahara, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
I am Sahara Moon; an artist, singer-songwriter, and entrepreneur. I began working in the music industry in 2016 which were the early years that I spent a lot of time singing my songs to the passerby on the streets of southern New Jersey. My style of music is Uptown Americana; a cross between Norah Jones and Brandi Carlile. Over the years, I have released a single called “New York,” and an EP titled Worthy. I have also had the pleasure sharing the stage with a handful of national touring acts including: Blackberry Smoke, Robert Cray Band, The Marshall Tucker Band, Billy Currington among others. You can find my music available on all streaming services as well as my social media @saharamoonmusic.
How about pivoting – can you share the story of a time you’ve had to pivot?
There are always things that pop up in life that are unexpected in which you need to pivot and re-adjust. One of the biggest pivots in my life so far has been the decision to back out of college just before the first semester of (what would have been) my freshman year of college. At the time, I was a senior in high school trying to figure out the ‘big’ question of “what do I do once grade school is complete?” For many of my peers, this was a relatively easy, traditional process to attend college post graduation, but I struggled with how I wanted to pursue my music career. Because all of my friends were planning to attend college, I felt out of place to feel the opposite. I began applying to music schools and eventually got accepted into a school that offered me a decent scholarship based on my audition. Everything was all set. I attended the open house for accepted students, looked for a roommate, but none of my bags were packed. One day it clicked that I actually didn’t want to do this, and I felt a pit in my stomach to not follow what I felt was best for me. So, I cancelled everything and rerouted my plans. I continued to perform full-time as a musician and study online for a certificate in Music Business. This decision was a major pivot in my life because my future was very uncertain. I am extremely happy to report that this decision has been the best decision I have made yet. I feel that things happen in life for a reason, and I think about what my life would have been had I attended college for music. My decision to not attend college came with a couple down sides, but the plus sides have out numbered them. Each and every experience would have had an entirely different outcome, and I am very grateful for this pivot in life to have changed it for the better.
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
The most rewarding aspect of what I do is inspiring others.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.saharamoon.live/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saharamoonmusic/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saharamoonmusic
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saharamoonmusic/
- Youtube: https://youtu.be/gtrP3sMBbg4
- Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5RUp8dOgNYNeLXIm3mhEiS?si=D1OmD2nWRLeFV-q-h42FfA
Image Credits
Shane Nourie, Chris Loupos