the MAC welcomes Sara Achorn as our new music instructor. The MAC and Sara are featuring lessons in guitar for ages 7+ and voice for ages 5+ and private voice and guitar classes for adults.
Sara is also teaching a new to the MAC class - Toddler Music & Movement for ages 1-5 with their parent or caregiver. Introduce your littlest music lover to the joy of sound, rhythm, and song! This interactive class creates a warm, sensory-rich environment where toddlers and their caregivers explore music together. Through age-appropriate song play, movement, simple instruments, and rhythmic exploration, toddlers build early motor, social, and communication skills while discovering the fun of making noise together.
More information on children's music programs can be found here. Musical grownups can find their information here.
Sara Achorn is a vocalist and experienced music educator raised right here in the Tri-Town area. Known across the region as the powerhouse lead vocalist behind Little Lies: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Sara brings a lifelong passion for the stage into every class and private lesson. Her background is deeply rooted in local community theater, where she started performing at an early age and built years of stage experience to countess memorable ensemble productions. Her professional performing career spans across the north east region of the United States —from Toad’s Place in New Haven, CT, Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke, MA, to Hub City Vinyl in Hagertown, MD — and includes singing the National Anthem at TD Garden.
Beyond the stage, Sara brings deep heart and expertise to her teaching. As a Special Education Music Instructor working with students ages 5–22 across a wide spectrum of visual, motor, and cognitive needs, she excels at crafting adaptive, inclusive, and encouraging learning environments. Whether guiding toddlers through their very first rhythmic play, helping an aspiring singer unlock their range, or mentoring a new songwriter, Sara meets every student where they are with warmth, energy, and professional insight.
General information can be found at marionartcenter.org
