Welcome to the official website of Zak Sandler!
In The News:
5 Nov 2023
Zak will be performing "Inside My Head" at Crazy Aunt Helen's in Eastern Market, DC. Tickets here!
2 Sep 2023
"Polarized", Zak's musical about a young musical theater writer with bipolar, has its first reading, at the Kennedy Center's REACH Local Theatre Residency. His wife, Lenna Jawdat, is writing the book.
6 Jun 2023
Zak and Lenna Jawdat get married!
18 Feb 2023
Zak gave a TEDx Talk in Anchorage, AK, entitled "Can Mental Disorder Be a Superpower?"
2020-2022
Zak went into hibernation with the rest of the world!
16 April 2019
Zak was nominated for the Georgetown Day School Alumni Founders Award!
07 Dec 2018
Zak spoke with Tiffany L. Werhner, MS, LMHC, PA on her podcast "Moments of Clarity with Tiffany". Topics of discussion included living with bipolar and its effects on creativity. Click here to listen to the episode!
"Zak Sandler is an incredible piano player and music director, but his uniqueness is that he has as much command of the room as he does the piano. He's the best there is: both as musician and leader."
-Marshall Pailet
"Zak is a phenomenal accompanist and vocal coach! He has musically directed several shows I have done and continues to help me with audition material. He is a kind and patient teacher as well. If you are considering Zak for a vocal coach look no further, he's wonderful!"
-Lauren Williams