Sarah Stevens – Fingerstyle Guitarist & Storyteller

Sarah Stevens is a fingerstyle guitarist from Vlaardingen, based in Rotterdam. Known for her melodic and emotionally rich solo performances, she blends melody, rhythm, and harmony into intricate arrangements — all played live, without loops or backing tracks. Her instrument of choice: the Maton acoustic guitar, which she plays with clarity, groove, and depth.

Sarah began playing guitar at the age of 16, starting out on electric guitar with influences like The Offspring and Red Hot Chili Peppers. But it was a chance encounter with a YouTube video of Tommy Emmanuel in 2009 that completely shifted her direction. Inspired by the power and musicality of solo acoustic performance, she made it her path.

Her debut album Moree was released in 2013, named after a song dedicated to her first guitar teacher — the one who showed her her first chords and sparked a lifelong love for the instrument. Encouraged by Dutch guitarist Harry Sacksioni to start composing, Sarah dove fully into songwriting.

Her second album, Still Waters Run Deep, followed years of growth on stage, including opening for Tommy Emmanuel and touring Germany with Australian guitarist Michael Fix. It features more technically complex pieces and a confident, evolving voice as a composer and performer.

Now, Sarah is working on her third album, After All, A-Typical, slated for release in 2025. This collection showcases her most refined work to date — sonically, emotionally, and artistically.

Between 2017 and 2024, Sarah stepped away from the spotlight to fully embrace her identity as a transgender woman. That journey gave her a new relationship with her music. “Before, I couldn’t even listen to my own recordings. Now, I feel proud. I’m more secure in who I am, and it shows in how I play and how I connect.”

Her live shows are intimate and personal. Between pieces, she often shares stories about her songs, her journey, and her identity — creating a space that’s both musically rich and emotionally real. She’s most at home in listening rooms, theaters, and other venues where the audience is truly present.

Sarah’s goal for the coming years is to establish herself further in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany, and to bring her music to new audiences both on stage and online. Her sound is honest, expressive, and crafted to move people — not through words, but through every note she plays.

Contact Information:

• Email: info@sarahstevens.net

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