Singer-songwriter Abby Berman shares her journey through LA’s music world and how she balances artistry and teaching.
In a world where it’s easy to lose your voice to algorithms and audience expectations, Abby Berman stands out by staying rooted in truth. A Los Angeles-based indie-pop singer-songwriter and piano teacher, Berman brings her whole self to both stage and studio. In this episode, we catch her at a powerful intersection—balancing vulnerability with ambition, creativity with teaching, and stage presence with soul. As more artists search for sustainable ways to make music and meaning, Abby’s approach to dual-path artistry couldn’t be more timely.
According to Canvas Rebel, Abby has steadily built her career by fusing personal experience with musical discipline. And in an industry known for burnout and image-first branding, her blend of authenticity, hustle, and heart speaks volumes.
How do you stay creatively fulfilled in a world obsessed with performance metrics? Abby Berman answers that question by living it—on stage and in the studio classroom.
This is Backstage Pass by Gordie Tamayo—where we go behind the spotlight with the voices shaping music, media, and meaning. In this episode, Gordie sits down with Abby Berman, a rising singer-songwriter out of Los Angeles whose story blends vulnerability, perseverance, and purpose. From navigating the LA music grind to empowering the next generation of musicians as a piano teacher, Abby shares how she balances two worlds while staying true to herself.
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Key Highlights:
• Finding Her Voice: Abby talks about writing songs as a healing outlet and the moment she knew music was her life path.
• Teaching & Creating: Why mentoring students has made her a better artist—and vice versa.
• Staying Grounded in LA: The unfiltered reality of being an indie artist in a city known for competition, clout, and constant reinvention.
Guest Bio:
Abby Berman is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter known for her emotionally charged lyrics, soulful pop melodies, and raw vocal delivery. In addition to her solo music career, she’s also a passionate piano teacher, helping students of all ages connect with the joy and discipline of music. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Abby’s artistry bridges technical mastery with heart-centered storytelling.
