Music made where the horizon begins
Every song
has a story.
Intimate acoustic performances and honest conversations with songwriters—recorded aboard a sailboat in Santa Barbara Harbor.
34.4040° N · 119.6920° W
A different kind of music lesson
Part performance.
Part conversation.
All heart.
Sail & A Song brings emerging and established musicians aboard for acoustic performances stripped back to what matters most: a voice, an instrument, and the story behind the song.
After each performance, artists open up the creative process—from the first lyric and melodic spark to chord progressions, collaboration, and the courage it takes to share something true.
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Featured from
the harbor
Glen Phillips of Toad the Wet Sprocket steps aboard for an intimate performance and conversation about the craft behind the music.
Stories worth hearing
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the series
Creativity belongs to everyone
Learn how
songs are made.
Each episode turns inspiration into something you can understand and try for yourself—wherever you are in your creative life.
Lyrics
Finding the words that feel true.
Melody
Following the musical idea.
Harmony
Building feeling through chords.
Expression
Making a song unmistakably yours.
Life between episodes
Follow along
from the deck.
Rehearsal moments, harbor light, new guests, and the small details that happen before the cameras roll.
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There’s always room
for one more song.
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Say hello
Come aboard, or
just say hello.
Collaborations, guest suggestions, private harbor sessions, or a song you think belongs on the water—send a note and we'll be in touch.