Lia Booth

✨ Becoming Free: An Intensive Introduction to Inner Freedom From May 1-3, The Sanctuary Studio will open its doors for an intimate and carefully curated weekend of music, philosophy, meditation, and shared experience. Joined by author, philosopher, and musician Sharon Lebell, this weekend offers a powerful introduction to inner freedom, not as an idea, but as a lived capacity: the ground from which clarity, creativity, serenity, and authentic self-expression emerge. The weekend unfolds as a single, cohesive journey: Friday - Weekend Welcome & Student Showcase Saturday PMusie & Meditation: Inner Peace & Outer Effectiveness - Keynote & Q&A: How This Moment Changes Everything - Concert: Freedom & Flow Sunday - Music & Meditation: Listening to the Moment - Workshop: The Magic in This Moment This is not a large conference. It is something more personal, more human—a space to listen, reflect, and experience something real in the presence of others. If you feel called to attend, we would love to see you here. Come as a guest. Leave as a friend. 🎟️ Reserve your place: thesanctuarystudio.org/symposium #conference #philosophy #music #transformation #santaana

A few shots from our concert last Sunday featuring the incredibly talented Lia Booth and Mitchell Long. Always a magical duo! ✨ #jazz #livejazz #livemusic #concert #santaana

🎶 Sunday Afternoon Jazz at The Sanctuary Studio 🎶 Join us this Sunday at 2pm for a beautiful afternoon of live jazz as acclaimed vocalist Lia Booth returns to The Sanctuary Studio, joined by master guitarist Mitchell Long. Lia Booth is one of Southern California’s most captivating jazz singers, celebrated for her soulful swing, deep musical intuition, and fearless sense of play. With a voice reminiscent of Anita O’Day and Billie Holiday, Lia brings a fresh and spontaneous approach to the Great American Songbook—often shaping each performance in real time with the musicians and the energy of the room. A two-time DownBeat Magazine Outstanding Soloist, Lia has performed at the Monterey Jazz Festival and shared the stage with artists such as Arturo Sandoval, Jeff Goldblum, Tony Guerrero, and Crystal Lewis. Whether scatting with joyful ease, reimagining a beloved standard, or delivering a heartfelt ballad, Lia creates performances that feel intimate, playful, and alive. For this special afternoon, she will be joined by renowned guitarist Mitchell Long, whose elegant playing and deep roots in jazz and Brazilian music make him a perfect partner for Lia’s improvisational spirit. Expect an intimate musical dialogue where voice and guitar interact with warmth, freedom, and sophistication. 🎟 Tickets: $20–$25 Available at thesanctuarystudio.org/events Come experience an afternoon where the music unfolds moment by moment—alive, intimate, and never the same twice. #LiveJazz #JazzInOrangeCounty #OCJazz #SantaAnaArts #SoCalJazz JazzConcert

Some candid moments at a recent session where we recorded some promotional materials for our music mentors at The Sanctuary Studio. 🌱 We’re so lucky to have such a phenomenal team of wise, professional, and technically masterful musicians here to mentor students young and old. Here’s our team (so far!) along with the instruments they teach: 🎺 Simon Drew - Singing - Trumpet - Trombone - Baritone Horn - Piano - Didgeridoo 🎤 Lia Booth - Singing 🎸 Kevin Karagozian - Upright Bass - Electric Bass - Piano 🎹 Abraham Martinez - Piano 🎸 Mali Guillen - Guitar 🎷 Jordan Ferrin - Saxophone - Clarinet - Flute If you’ve been considering working with one of our mentors here at The Sanctuary Studio, this is the last chance to get a complimentary preview lesson with one of these incredible musicians. Message us through Instagram or apply for a preview at thesanctuarystudio.org/musicmentorship/. #musiclessons #mentorship #musicteachers #santaana #orangecounty @dtsantaana @liabooth @kehveekev @jordan_ferrin_music @maliguillen @simonjedrew

A few shots from Lia’s show with Jeremy Siskind last Sunday. What a wonderful, playful performance! ✨ #jazz #jazzpiano #jazzsinger #santaana #concert

What a wonderful start to a truly exquisite concert by Lia Booth and Jeremy Siskind yesterday. Thanks again to everyone who came out to enjoy! More shots and clips on the way ✨ #jazz #livemusic #concert #santaana #freedom

See Lia Booth and Jeremy Siskind today (Feb 15th) at 2pm here at The Sanctuary Studio! 🎟️ Tickets still available at thesanctuarystudio.org/events #santaana #livemusic #jazz #jazzsinger #thesanctuarystudio

🎶 See Lia Booth & Jeremy Siskind Live at The Sanctuary Studio — Sunday, February 16 | 2PM Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of jazz as two extraordinary artists take the stage. Acclaimed jazz vocalist Lia Booth returns to The Sanctuary Studio with her soulful swing, fearless spontaneity, and deeply intuitive musical storytelling. Known for fresh, in-the-moment interpretations of jazz standards, Lia creates performances that are playful, intimate, and completely unique every time. A two-time DownBeat Outstanding Soloist and Monterey Jazz Festival performer, Lia has shared stages with legends including Arturo Sandoval and Jeff Goldblum. Joining her is world-renowned pianist, composer, and educator Jeremy Siskind — a two-time American Pianists Association laureate and winner of the Nottingham International Jazz Piano Competition. His albums and instructional books are widely celebrated, and his playing can be heard on recordings by Arturo Sandoval and on Julia Bullock’s Grammy-winning album. A Yamaha Artist and global jazz educator, Jeremy brings virtuosic musicianship and deep creative expression to every performance. ✨ Sunday, February 16 🕑 2:00 PM 🎟️ $20–$25 📍 The Sanctuary Studio 🎫 Tickets: thesanctuarystudio.org/events Come experience an afternoon of masterful jazz, deep musical connection, and the magic of live performance. #LiveJazz #JazzVocals #JazzPiano #OrangeCountyEvents #SantaAnaArts

🎶 Live at The Sanctuary Studio — Sunday, February 15 | 2PM Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of jazz as two extraordinary artists take the stage. Acclaimed jazz vocalist Lia Booth returns to The Sanctuary Studio with her soulful swing, fearless spontaneity, and deeply intuitive musical storytelling. Known for fresh, in-the-moment interpretations of jazz standards, Lia creates performances that are playful, intimate, and completely unique every time. A two-time DownBeat Outstanding Soloist and Monterey Jazz Festival performer, Lia has shared stages with legends including Arturo Sandoval and Jeff Goldblum. Joining her is world-renowned pianist, composer, and educator Jeremy Siskind — a two-time American Pianists Association laureate and winner of the Nottingham International Jazz Piano Competition. His albums and instructional books are widely celebrated, and his playing can be heard on recordings by Arturo Sandoval and on Julia Bullock’s Grammy-winning album. A Yamaha Artist and global jazz educator, Jeremy brings virtuosic musicianship and deep creative expression to every performance. ✨ Sunday, February 15 🕑 2:00 PM 🎟️ $20–$25 📍 The Sanctuary Studio 🎫 Tickets: thesanctuarystudio.org/events #LiveJazz #JazzVocals #JazzPiano #OrangeCountyEvents #SantaAnaArts TheSanctuaryStudio JazzLive OCMusic SupportLiveMusic:

Congratulations to Lia Booth on a sold out show here last night! What a fantastic performance, as always! 🙏 #liabooth #jazz #livejazz #livemusic #jazzconcert #jazzsinger @gamatsumoto @liabooth @emmet_althoen_music

Friends, join us this evening for a fantastic concert featuring Lia Booth and Gary Matsumoto! Tickets are still available at thesanctuarystudio.org/events See you soon! 🔥🔥 #jazz #liveconcert #livejazz #concert #downtownsantaana #santaana #ocarts #orangecountymusic

🎶 Live at The Sanctuary Studio • Sat Nov 22 • 6 PM 🎶 We’re thrilled to welcome back one of SoCal’s most talked-about young jazz vocalists — Lia Booth! With a voice that blends the elegance of Billie Holiday with the swing of Anita O’Day, Lia brings a fresh, soulful take on the Great American Songbook. A two-time Downbeat Outstanding Soloist, she has performed at major festivals and shared the stage with icons like Arturo Sandoval, Jeff Goldblum, Tony Guerrero, and Crystal Lewis. Don’t miss this intimate evening of world-class jazz in Santa Ana. 🎟 Tickets: $15–$20 👉 thesanctuarystudio.org/events ✨ Seating is limited — reserve your spot now! #jazz #concert #jazzsinger #livemusic #liabooth