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Singing with Sarah W.

New York, New York

5.0
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 13-70
Speaks German
Teaching since 2006
Vocal Performance BM, MM

    About Sarah W.

    5.0
    (4)
    Sarah is a graduate of The Juilliard School (BM, MM - Vocal Performance). She has received critical acclaim for her performances on both the opera and recital stages around the world. She has sung with Opera National de Montpellier, Santa Fe Opera, Florida Grand Opera, Wolf Trap Opera, Gotham Chamber Opera, Kentucky Opera, Spoleto Festival USA, Aspen Opera Theater, Brevard Music Center. Additionally she has performed concerts and recitals at Alice Tully Hall, Carnegie Hall, Avery Fischer Hall, The Kennedy Center, Ravinia Festival, La Jolla Summerfest, Rockport Chamber Music Festival. She has recorded for Bridge Records, and has been heard on WQXR. In addition to performing she is an accomplished teacher. She teaches vocal performance at Columbia University, and has presented a number of masterclasses at various educational institutions around the country. *** Lesson Details *** I am a Juilliard trained singer who is able to teach those interested in classical voice, musical theater, or cabaret. I teach a range of musicians, from beginner to professional. Together we will grow your technical, musical, and performance skills. I focus on finding ease and flexibility of sound and expression so that you can find your own voice. *** Studio Equipment *** I teach at Columbia University. I have a piano, music stand, as well as music scores available for your use. *** Specialties *** I am a classically trained singer who is able to teach those interested in classical voice, musical theater, or cabaret.

    Instructor details

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    Broadway, Dodge Hall
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    Broadway

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    7 AM-11:30 AM
    Tuesday
    7 AM-10 AM
    Wednesday
    7 AM-8:30 AM
    10 AM-11:30 AM
    Thursday
    7 AM-9 AM
    10 AM-11:30 AM
    12 PM-2 PM
    Friday
    3 PM-5 PM
    Saturday
    9 AM-5 PM
    Sunday
    9 AM-2 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $45
    45 minutes
    $60
    60 minutes
    $75
    90 minutes
    $100
    120 minutes
    $125
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    5.0
    4 Reviews
    Kailee
    Teacher's studio
    I think Sarah is an awesome teacher. She is always very personable, caring, and genuinely wants to get to know you as well as your voice. I've learned a lot about technique and musicality from her, and even after more than a decade with other instruments I can confidently say that I've had an equally excellent time learning singing as I have the rest with such a great teacher.
    Posted Mar 23, 2016
    Smita
    Teacher's studio
    In addition to being a very skilled instructor, Sarah is wonderful, caring, and dedicated. My vocal technique improved tremendously thanks to her dedication and her focused, extremely personalized teaching style. Her commitment to seeing every student realize their potential is exceptional.
    Posted Mar 23, 2016
    Elaine Baynham
    Sarah is the best teacher I've had to date! Sarah is outstanding. I've been taking from Sarah for five years and still feel like I am improving exponentially with each year. She has an uncanny ability to immediately adapt to the needs of students and personalize her teaching to fit the student. She is consistently positive and detailed in her instruction - quickly isolating a new technique to learn, and she enables each singer to truly find their own color, or their own resonance in a particular genre. Not only does she masterfully cover technique, but she also adds depth and musicality to her instruction, truly making a lesson feel as strong as a performance. On top of her teaching methods, Sarah is a caring, warm, generous, and encouraging person. She is sincere and welcoming and makes each student feel important. She is a person I look up to, and deeply respect and admire. I can't recommend her enough! Hands down, the best!
    Posted Oct 3, 2013
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    Experience

    Professor of Vocal Performance

    Sep, 2007 - May, 2015

    Columbia University - Music Performance Program

    Education

    Vocal Performance BM, MM

    Sep, 1995 - May, 2001

    The Juilliard School

    Certifications

    RYT

    Jun, 2008

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    Awards

    William Schuman Graduation Prize

    May, 2001

    The Juilliard School

    Concert Artists Guild - 1st place winner Victor and Sono Elmaleh Award

    Oct, 2007

    Concert Artists Guild

    Alice Tully Hall Debut Recital Competition

    Nov, 2005

    The Juilliard School

    Affiliations

    National Association of Teachers of Singing

    Jan, 2014

    Founded in 1944, National Association of Teachers of Singing, Inc. (NATS) is the largest professional association of teachers of singing in the world with more than 7,000 members worldwide.

    American Guild of Musical Artists

    Dec, 2014

    An American labor union that represents 8,000 current and retired opera singers, ballet and other dancers, opera directors, backstage production personnel at opera and dance companies, and figure skaters.

    Languages

    German

    Limited Proficiency

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