Darien Library is excited to welcome back musician and music instructor, Zach Saffa, who will present Studio Showcase, a groundbreaking concert that gives audiences an under-the-hood look at not only excellent music, but also transformative arts education. Zach is the founder and lead facilitator of Studio Showcase.
— an announcement from Darien Library
Outstanding young artists from the local studio of Li-Pi Hsieh will be the stars of the show, and after each performance they will remain onstage as teaching artist and pianist Zach Saffa guides them (and the audience!) through the music, helping everyone unlock their most creative and musical selves.
In this performance, you’ll see two solo piano works, followed by lessons from Zach, who will also perform with Li-Pi to close the showcase.
If You’re Going …
The concert takes place from 3 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 28, in the Community Room of Darien Library.
Registration is required. You can register here.
About the Presenter
Photo from the Americans for the Arts website
Zachary Saffa
Zachary Saffa is the founder and lead facilitator of Studio Showcase. Studio Showcase reveals the joy and impact of arts education by teaching open music lessons where audience members learn and grow with the students in real time.
Zach, a graduate of Darien High School, continued on to earn a masters degree in piano performance from North Carolina School of the Arts.
In 2018, while working as a Teaching Artist at Lincoln Center Education in New York City, Zach developed and premiered the debut season of Studio Showcase, and presented it at Darien Library.
Studio Showcase officially incorporated in 2024, with the mission of spreading the joy and impact of arts education through the magic of open lessons. Zach teaches and performs full time with the program, which has now held over 25 series events, serving upwards of 100 students in five states.