SARA KNIGHT
SOPRANO VOCALIST
Singing Lessons in Walthamstow & Online
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What I can help with:
- Singing with greater ease & confidence
- Support towards singing grades
- Prepare for performances and & auditions
- Understand what supports your unique body
- Enjoy singing more
- Learn to manage performance anxiety
- Develop healthy vocal habits
- Extend range, stamina & breath control
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*Teaching Adults and Children of all abilities!*
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What Informs my teaching:
- Was a a peripatetic singing teacher in high schools in West Yorkshire for 3 years (both 1:1, groups and for shows)
- MMUS and BA(hons) in Classical music performance (Voice)
- BACP Counsellor and BAPAM registered
- Knowledge of vocal rehab and specialist help
- Training informed by specialists (Physiotherapists, Women's Health, SLTs and Vocal rehabilitates).
- Experiencing of tailoring lessons to your goals
- 1:1 lessons aiming toward ABRSM, LSM, Trinity singing grades
- 9 years of singing teaching
- Regular CPD-er: performance anxiety, Hyper-mobility
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Who usually comes to me:
- Complete beginners
- People in choirs wanting more freedom technically and confidence
- Children & Teenagers
- Amateur and developing performers
- Anyone looking to reconnect with their voice
- People wanting to develop their confidence in public speaking
- Somatically & therapeutically coming for body, breath and voice work. ​
TEACHING TESTIMONIALS
Private singing Lessons:
"Sara's lessons are fun and welcoming, and have taught me lots about my voice and singing technique. Sara's keen to understand what I want from the lessons and how to help me get there." (Mette - 30)
"As an adult coming to singing as beginner, I have enjoyed working with Sara who makes the process of learning both relaxing and fun while maintaining a genuine curiosity in how different pupils learn." (Tom, 34)
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'"If you want your child to feel valued, and excel in the art of singing, then I highly recommend Sara as a singing teacher. Sophia my granddaughter has been attending sessions with Sara now for almost a year, in that time Sara has got her ready for her singing grades, with lots of praise and encouragement and a programme tailored especially for Sophia. Sara has helped Sophia to get ready for auditions, giving tips and pointers to help, which has resulted in Sophia getting parts in shows. Sara is a extremely talented young lady who is willing to share her knowledge and expertise with you to help your child succeed as well, I can’t recommend her enough '"
(Sharon- Grandmother of student aged 12)
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"Since starting lessons with Sara, my vocal technique has progressed lots. We have worked together on technique, breath control and broken down some bad habits from the past! Every lesson is expertly structured in a fun environment that I look forward to each week. Thank you Sara! " Michael
Peripatetic School Singing Lessons / Vocal Show coaching:
'In my first meeting with Sara, it was immediately clear to me what a talent she was. As a Head of Department, I wanted someone who would put students at ease from the first lesson. She is friendly, approachable and incredibly knowledgeable about singing.​ Sara is incredibly versatile, lending her skills to not only individual teaching, but group teaching and larger ensembles including a whole school productions.' Daniel Marks Former Head of Music at The Ruth Gorse Academy