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Sarah V
- Rate £44
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£44/hr
1st lesson free
- Singing
- Vocal Coaching
- Music reading
- Choral Singing
- Opera Singing
Classically trained vocalist and music professional gives personalized singing lessons online — all ages and levels welcome!
- Singing
- Vocal Coaching
- Music reading
- Choral Singing
- Opera Singing
Lesson location
Recommended
Sarah V is a respected member of our tutor community. She is highly recommended for her commitment and the quality of her lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Sarah V
Sarah V. Harnden is a Los Angeles-based musician, educator, and arts professional with a lifelong passion for music and a genuine love of teaching.
She studied Western Art Music at UC Santa Cruz with a focus on opera and classical vocal tradition, and went on to work at two of the country's most prestigious performing arts institutions: the Washington National Opera at the Kennedy Center and The Music Center in Los Angeles. Today, Sarah serves as Vocal Director for a high school drama department, coaching 40+ students each season — many of whom have never had a lesson before. Watching a student who swore they couldn't sing find their voice and own it is the most rewarding part of her work.
She believes music should be accessible to everyone, and has built her teaching approach around that. No matter where you're starting from, Sarah will meet you there.
About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
My lessons are warm, patient, and built entirely around you. We start with a vocal warmup tailored to your voice, then move into technique — breath, posture, tone, and expression — before working on repertoire and closing with theory or ear training as needed. I work with your natural instrument and develop from there, so whether you've never sung before or you're preparing for an audition, you'll always leave with something concrete to practice and a clear sense of where you're headed.
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
I met Sarah through my son's theater program in high school. She is hands down one of the most talented vocal coaches I've ever known. I am a choreographer so I know the challenges that come from working with large groups and she is the ultimate professional in not only being efficient with practice time but also being able to improve upon each individual's talents. Which brings me to my next big applause of Sarah. My son has autism and auditory processing disorder and Sarah took it upon herself to reach out to us and see if he wanted a little extra help. I jumped at the opportunity and invested in some vocal classes for my son. Sarah was instrumental in helping him progress as a singer and took his auditioning ability to the next level. She was so influential and helpful that he landed secured several roles with solo songs in the next few shows. Sarah is SOOOO knowledgeable in music and vocal work - and to people like me...who can't hold a note...she is a breath of fresh air as she explains in details vocal concepts and reading music. The ultimate professional with a beautiful voice and big heart. I highly recommend her for group instruction, individual instruction and everything in between!
Sarah is the vocal coach for my high school theater program. I brought her in 4 years ago, and she has been wonderful! She stepped up the technical skill of my students from only a couple of them singing harmonies, to the point where we crushed Into the Woods. She taught the whole group of 60 kids, actors AND techs, the basics of music theory so they’d understand musicals better. She’s also stellar with SEI skills with the kids, working with them on emotional regulation and confidence. I live in fear of the day when she finally has to stop working for my program.
I met Sarah through my schools theater program where she is the vocal director. I took multiple lessons with her in the fall and winter to prepare for auditions for my schools spring musical, “Into the Woods,” and to perfect technical vocal skills. Sarah is a welcoming, patient, and supportive coach who has really helped me develop trust in my vocal ability. She is extremely flexible and open to whatever questions you may have about your voice. Sarah encourages singers to explore their range through a variety of exercises, especially helping singers to strengthen and build fluidity between different areas of their voice including head voice, chest voice, and mix! Sarah is a wonderful teacher who I look forward to continue working with in the future!
I’ve had the privilege of knowing Sarah for over 20 years, both as a colleague and collaborator in the performing arts. We’ve coached high school theater together, sung side by side in church choir, and worked on multiple musical productions, so I’ve seen her teaching in action across a wide range of settings. What I appreciate most about Sarah’s approach is her ability to meet singers exactly where they are, she is incredibly kind and patient with beginners, yet maintains high standards that challenge more advanced students to grow. She has a gift for offering constructive, specific feedback that builds confidence while steadily pushing students to the next level. One of the most impressive things I’ve witnessed is her ability to transform even the most inexperienced or hesitant singer into someone who performs with skill and confidence. Sarah creates a supportive environment where students feel safe to take risks, and her dedication to their progress truly sets her apart. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to singers of any level.
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- £44
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- 5h: £222
- 10h: £444
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free lessons
The first free lesson with Sarah V will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
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