Sage’s love for the violin began at age 8 with her first teacher, Jennifer Wade, who inspired a lifelong passion for music and helped build her confidence as a young musician. Over the next decade, Sage continued Suzuki training, earned superior ratings at solo festivals, and held leadership positions such as first chair in all-state orchestra and concertmaster in both school and community ensembles. She also won several auditions to perform as a soloist with local orchestras.