When we're making music in person, it's usually pretty straightforward at the start of the month when we figure out together how many lessons to plan for and what the tuition will be for the month. I leave that first…
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ONLINE LESSONS
For your health and mine, all lessons for the foreseeable future will be offered online via Skype, FaceTime, or Zoom.
If you're at home with an instrument you've always wanted to learn, now is a great time to start online lessons as you'll have plenty of time to practice! Virtual music lessons can be scheduled on short notice with a flexible schedule, and I can include a recording of the lesson for you to practice with.
Contact me to inquire about availability and continue to check back for updates!
Here are my blog posts with the latest updates:
https://musicbysarah.net/blog-faq/blog/music-lessons-for-fall-2020
https://musicbysarah.net/blog-faq/blog/covid19-studio-policy-updates
From her first guitar student in 2008 Sarah has enjoyed sharing her love of music with students ages 3 and up in various communities on the East Coast. Her goal is to help each student become a confident, passionate, and knowledgeable musician. She currently teaches beginner to intermediate guitar (rock, pop, folk/acoustic, and rhythm), beginner to intermediate piano (contemporary and classical), and voice. She also offers songwriting and music theory training for all levels as well as audition prep and performance coaching. Sarah specializes in teaching young beginners and women, and is passionate about women in music. Her extensive performance background and student-centered teaching style make for a unique and rewarding learning experience.
Sarah taught herself how to play guitar and has been playing for nearly two decades, performing mostly rock, blues, and pop. She first studied piano in high school, continuing to take lessons on and off in college, focusing mostly on pop and classical music. She joined her first chorus at age 10 and has been singing ever since, with an emphasis on classical, opera, rock, pop, blues, and jazz.
When not teaching, Sarah can often be found performing or out hiking near her home in Ripton, VT.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts in Music Management, Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY, 2006
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
D'Addario Education Collective member, 2014 - present
D'Addario Foundation Board Member, 2014 - present, dedicated to bringing sustainable music education to students around the world
Daisy Rock Guitars (Alfred Publishing), artist endorsement 2010 - present
SESAC (performing rights organization) member 2009 - present
Music Teachers National Association, member 2009 - present
Nashville Songwriters' Association, Inc., member, Columbus GA chapter, 2009-2011

Nov 13 2020
Can you teach this instrument: Online edition
Aug 14 2020
Music Lessons for Fall 2020
Mar 25 2020
COVID19 Studio Policy Updates
Jan 3 2020
FAQ: Can we come to your studio?
Dec 22 2019
FAQ: Can you teach this instrument?
Mar 26 2019
FAQ: How Do Online Lessons Work?
Mar 19 2019
FAQ: How Young is Too Young for Music Lessons?
Jan 9 2019
FAQ: But I Don't WANT to Play Piano Today!
Dec 6 2018
FAQ: Talking During Music Lessons
Oct 2 2018
FAQ: Why Learn Music?
Sep 22 2018
FAQ: What's the Best Way to Practice?
Sep 15 2018
FAQ: How Much Should I (or my child) Practice?
Sep 8 2018
FAQ: When Should I Start Learning Music?
Sep 1 2018