Sara H.
Los Gatos, CA, 95032
Subjects Taught Piano, Singing, Music Performance, Music Theory, Oboe, Opera Voice, Songwriting, Theatrical Broadway Singing
About Me
My mother tells me I was reading music before I was reading words. One of my earliest memories is singing with my church children's choir; I must have been about four. I began piano lessons when I was six and in fourth grade took up the clarinet. In sixth grade I really wanted to sit next to my best friend in band class, who happened to play the oboe. So I made the switch and it stuck!
Most parents want their kids to grow up to be doctors. Mine saw my passion for music and so encouraged me to go to music school. I rebelled, naturally, thinking I would get my degree in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology (with a double-major in Music to appease my folks). After it became painfully clear to me that music was really my strong point, I decided to pursue it as a career. I received my Bachelor's degree in oboe performance at the University of California, Santa Cruz and continued on to receive a Master's in choral and orchestral conducting.
As an undergraduate in college,...
Student Feedback
Suparna V, Efficient and enjoyable
Sara is encouraging and instructive. She builds basic foundation really well while playing fun pieces at the same time.
— April 4, 2012
Jennifer B, Mother
Kate enjoys her lessons! She says, "(Sara) is a nice teacher and she helps you understand." So far we are pleased with the lessons.
— March 21, 2012
Cindy L, Great experience
We are having the best experience with Sara. She is a fantastic teacher and our daughter enjoys each lesson. She is very prompt and extremely pleasant to have in our home.
— March 2, 2012
