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Sarah
- Rate $151
- Response 22h
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Students4
Number of students Sarah has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
Number of students Sarah has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

$151/h
1st lesson free
- Composition
- Songwriting
Singer Songwriter Artist Mentor 35 years experience offering Bespoke songwriting lessons and artist development. Teach Music production on logic and guitar and vocal and performance techniques.
- Composition
- Songwriting
Lesson location
Recommended
Sarah is a respected tutor in our community. They are highly recommended for their commitment and the quality of their lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Sarah
I am a singer songwriter, music mentor and producer who has been writing, performing and creating music for more than 35 years. I have honed this craft through working with some of the world's leading musicians, producers and writers. What I can pass onto emerging Songwriters comes from what I learnt on the job! Learning from mistakes as well as successes. Alongside my career as a music artist I have written and sung on an array of successful advertising campaigns. I have also trained in music mentorship sponsored by music support and Warner Music. I attended an invite only songwriting course with Ray Davies (The Kinks) This was a huge catalyst in driving my passion towards teaching songwriting. My holistic approach to mentoring entails giving an equal importance to your mental and emotional wellbeing as to your creative journey. I have mentored emerging artists including Abigail Morris the lead singer and songwriter with The Last Dinner Party. I have worked with beginners through to advanced level writers. You may want to find your voice or write songs for the joy of it or it could be to achieve worldwide acclaim. Whatever it is I look forward to offering you the tools knowledge and resources you need to help you achieve your full potential.
About the lesson
- Beginner
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Beginner
Intermediate
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Children
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I have a passion in helping aspiring music artists develop to reach their full potential and prosper in the music industry both in their creative pursuits and the support of their health and wellbeing. I collaborate with my clients to bring out the best in their music, production, voice, performance and songwriting. Songwriting techniques: I have developed specific exercises to target song structure the music, melody and lyrical development, rhythm, chords and emotions. All these components interact some are felt instinctively and others just need to be guided to become part of your skill set. I teach how to write songs and develop production using logic software, on guitar or through detailed analysis of your original works. I help to identify your needs, strengths and weaknesses. To provide structure to make improvements and guide the development of effective engaging songwriting techniques. Trust me it is FUN! I offer vocal tuition and microphone techniques. Breath and body work to harness energy and counteract nerves, stage fright and impostor syndrome. Awareness of mental health tools to aid resilience with positive strategies to combat potential anxiety. I am committed to helping each person create the very best music that they can. As your mentor I offer guidance, feedback and support. I teach one to one at my home in Notting Hill or remotely online. I offer workshops and special small group lessons (2-8) I teach 13 years up to any age. I will consider travelling to teach.
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the tutor.
As a professional gigging muso of many years, and a published poet/writer, I am lucky enough to have worked with many famous people.
But, for me, there is no one with Sarah Stanton's electricity in writing and musical composition.
Some of the best songs I have been a part of, came from Sarah's creativity.
I kind of want to quote some of her lyrics right here.
And sing her songs.
No wish to gush ... Js.
Sarah is probably one of the best songwriters I know. She moves me. There is pure depth and poetry in her writing. She has an innate ability to communicate through music, more than anyone I have ever known. And I don't say that lightly.
Her lyrics; her music; have made me strain arms, and drop tears.
It's been many years since we worked together. But I could still recite much of Sarah's set.
That's the best part of my heart's blood talking.
An honest appraisal of a magical songwriter
Nothing more.
Sincerely,
Graham Hennessy.I felt inspired, uplifted and encouraged after having a session with Sarah.
Her extensive experience and passion for song writing has been a gift she passes on. Truly, thank you Sarah and rock on!I studied with Sarah for 4 months. She’s a fantastic teacher. Kind, knowledgeable, patient and highly enthusiastic.
She would often work on the project she was helping me with outside of lesson time just to show me ideas she thought we’re cool. She has a Myriad of techniques to help get out of a creative rut or block, which is what I found most useful.
She showed me methods and techniques for:
Generating and refining melody.
Writing interesting lyrics.
Developing an arrangement.
And Structuring a song.
All of which have become significant elements of my writing process.
Thank you Sarah!I first met Sarah many years ago when she was known as a great song writer. I am retired now and decided to fulfil my life long ambition to sing. I had not even been accepted in the school choir when young. I phoned Sarah and she agreed to take me on. First she taught me to breathe...a revelation! Then we went through the scales and found my vocal range. I can now sing a little Joan Baez among other great vocalists. Sarah is a brilliant teacher and I can't thank her enough for the extra dimension and joy she has brought to my life.
Tanya Sarne OBEI can confidently say that Sarah is an amazing songwriting and singing teacher. Her passion for music is truly inspiring, and she has a unique ability to bring out the best in her students.
Sarah creates a supportive and encouraging environment that makes learning both enjoyable and productive. She tailors her lessons to fit my individual needs, helping me grow as both a singer and a songwriter.
What sets Sarah apart is her genuine commitment to her students’ success. She is patient, attentive, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure I understand the material. Her feedback is constructive and motivating, and she loves to laugh. FIVE STARS!"I am Loulou Healy, a singer/songwriter who has had the privilege of working with Sarah for the past three years. During this time, Sarah has not only helped me develop my skills as a songwriter and singer, but also as a performer and artist. She has encouraged me to write in French, and has helped me improve my vocals, paying close attention to breath control and fluidity.
Sarah has worked with me from a high standard and worked our way down, helping me to develop my ears by analyzing sounds and making sure the music sits well in the track. We have also worked on looking at space in the music, and developing my skills in lyricism, making me more articulate and effective in my storytelling. Sarah has introduced me to new approaches to songwriting, and we have analyzed songs together to help me understand structure.
In addition to helping me improve my technical skills, Sarah has also had a massive impact on my mental health by teaching me that I can turn to music as a source of comfort. She has analyzed my work thoroughly, unpicked it, figured out my strong and weak points, and helped me build from there.
Overall, I highly recommend Sarah as a mentor for anyone looking to develop their skills in singing, songwriting, and performance. Her passion, dedication, and expertise have had a tremendous impact on my growth as an artist."View more recommendations
Rates
Rate
- $151
Pack rates
- 5 h: $753
- 10 h: $1506
online
- $151/h
travel fee
- + $10
free lessons
This first lesson offered with Sarah will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 30min
Details
My travel rates are dependent on distance with the minimum rate £10
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