Sarah, Flute, Recorder, Alto Saxophone and Music Theory Tutor
Sarah is a passionate musician dedicated to enhancing musical journeys. She offers personalised, fun and engaging 1-2-1 lessons in flute, recorder, alto saxophone and music theory.
Lessons are tailored to suit the student’s goals and desires. Whether you want to progress through ABRSM or Trinity graded exams, improve pieces for auditions and performances or just play for fun, Sarah is happy to teach students of all ages and abilities. She is patient and encouraging, giving her students challenges to motivate and increase confidence, alongside developing the fundamental skills for progress.
Sarah has a First Class BA (Hons) in Classical Music from Leeds Conservatoire, where she studied flute, piccolo and saxophone. She has experience playing various styles of music including classical, contemporary, jazz, pop, chamber and orchestral. As well as this, Sarah has a passion for exploring and using a range of extended techniques on the flute and piccolo and enjoys implementing them into the music she plays. In February 2024, Sarah won the British Flute Society Young Artist Competition in Birmingham and is the first recipient of the William Bennett Prize. She has worked and performed with Manchester Camerata and Opera North. Sarah is a founding member of the Lewes Music Group and manager of the Lewes Big Band.
KEY TUTOR FACTS
Accomplished musician who teaches flute, alto sax, recorder and music theory.
Holds a First Class Honours degree in Classical Music from Leeds Conservatoire
Teaches for graded exams (including Trinity and ABRSM), to prepare for auditions, for general improvement and for fun!
WHAT CLIENTS THINK ABOUT SARAH
“I have known Sarah since November 2023 and found her initial contact to be exemplary in terms of general replying to email. She was polite and quick to respond. I have found it a challenge to find the right day to fit in my child’s recorder lessons, but Sarah has been amazingly flexible and understanding in this regard.
In terms of her teaching, my child is ultimately interested in learning the flute, however Sarah counselled well and advised that given my child’s age and lung capacity this was simply too soon. As a result, we have started with the recorder and the plan is to move along to either flute or fife at a later date. That initial advice has been just right, and Sarah has “hit it off” with my child right from the start as she is calm, kind, gentle but direct in her teaching approach. My child is keen and looks forward to the lessons each time. I invariably comment on the wonderful tone Sarah manages to draw out of my child during lessons. She plays along with my child in duets when appropriate and gives good examples of playing when needed. Sarah always provides a page of notes summarising learning points and next steps for the week ahead at the end of each session.
I cannot recommend Sarah highly enough. She is clearly a gifted musician and a very natural teacher and would be a great addition to your tutoring staff.” - William, parent of private pupil
SARAH’S THOUGHTS ON TUTORING
I strive for all my pupils to love their music and to be able to enjoy their ongoing achievements. My aim is to inspire students and to develop their understanding of music which can enhance their confidence and creativity.
As with all our tutors, Sarah is fully DBS certified.
INTERESTED IN TUITION WITH SARAH?
If you’d like to find out more about tuition with Sarah, or any of our other tutors, please complete the form below or call Rhiannon on 07472 521161.