Writing a great pop song is an almost impossible task for any songwriter of any age and any level of experience. For the artists who master the art of songwriting, the ability to write and combine great lyrics and melodies is a craft that takes a great deal of time to develop and mature. But every now and then there are exceptions. Jackson Browne wrote “These Days” while attending high school. Steve Winwood co-wrote and produced “Gimme Some Lovin” and “I’m a Man” when he was 17. And then there is Sarah Solovay.

“I’ve discovered Sarah Solovay, an ordinary New York high school student with extraordinary talent.” — Blogcritics

Sarah, 15 years old and a sophomore in high school, writes mainstream pop songs comprised of thoughtful and witty lyrics, great hooks and unforgettable melodies. With the skill of a seasoned veteran, Sarah writes music that moves her listeners with honest and strong emotions. Her MySpace tagline “Love.Hurt.Heal. Then write a song about it” is a descriptive motto for her songwriting. The basic emotions it expresses are one reason thousands of fans relate to and identify with her music. The words “authentic,” “down to earth” and “real” are repeatedly used to describe her lyrics while the words “beautiful,” “unusual” and “amazing” are used to describe her voice. Her musical style and sound has elicited comparisons to Sheryl Crow and Alanis Morissette.

“With a voice and a repertoire of lyrics mature beyond her years, Sarah solidly displays the definition of real talent.” — www.drivingonthesidewalk.com

Sarah’s song “Hearts Collide” was selected by CBS Records and taste-maker Nic Harcourt, former Music director of KCRW 90.9 FM Los Angeles, for the 90210 Soundtrack Album. “Flaws and All” was initially written at the request of Randall Poster’s Searchparty Music Supervisors for the MySpace TV show “BFF” and will be featured in the upcoming film “The Hole” by movie director Joe Dante (“Gremlins”). TeenVogue selected her song “All She Could Be” for creative use and Alloy Media featured Sarah’s live acoustic performance on Teen.com. Sarah won the 2008 New York Songwriter-Circle’s Young Songwriter Award for her song “Gone.”

Born in NYC, Sarah took up guitar at age 6 and began writing music at age 9. “I grew up listening to my parents’ favorite artists — Tom Petty, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Madonna and alot of the other greats.” Through her exposure to classic pop songs, Sarah began to study the art of songwriting by deconstructing hit songs chord by chord. Her love of literature and poetry was also a significant influence on her songwriting. Sarah writes songs that draw on her personal experiences and perception of the world as it unfolds around her. “I’ve found that I love being an observer. I am always aware of what’s happening around me and I often incorporate the storylines I see into my music.” She continues: “I think this method of songwriting allows all sorts of people to relate to my songs.”

Her fans have been able to make that connection at several classic NYC venues where Sarah has played — The Canal Room (CMJ, 2008), The Studio at Webster Hall, The Bitter End and Café Wha. The maturity of her songwriting and the richness of her performances have inspired a friendly debate among her followers. Some credit the cultural influence of a childhood in New York City and others speculate that Sarah is channeling old souls. All, however, recognize her music as a manifestation of an exceptionally strong work ethic combined with unique talent. It is this combination that has allowed Sarah at 15 to have already created a brand of truly memorable songs and has given her fans faith that her writing and performance will grow in a strong and durable way for years to come.