Sarah Jane has an excellent track record teaching both piano and voice. Lessons are tailored to individual needs and carefully set aims. She has recently been elected a member of the Musicians' Union Teachers' Select Committee and is a dedicated teacher who consistently achieves outstanding results.
What her students say...
" Sarah Jane is a complete professional, and very understanding teacher. She has helped me come on leaps and bounds with my knowledge and my technical ability. I am getting gigs that I could not get before, and playing at a much higher standard. She is very knowledgable and most importantly a happy and inspirational person. Sarah works hard and make you want to as well."
Conor McParland
"I have received singing and piano tuition from Sarah Jane. My singing has improved immeasurably and I have passed my grade 1 piano exams first time. Sarah Jane displays a high standard of professionalism, professional ethics and good communication skills (including patience!)."
Christopher Goodchild
"I first took lessons with Sarah Jane for assistance with song writing.
Since then, Sarah has successfully guided me through Piano Grades III and IV, which as an adult learner was quite a daunting prospect (without me taking grades I or II!). She has also taught me piano accompaniment styles, improvisation techniques, ear training and composition.
She has also vocally coached me in both jazz/blues and classical styles for performances in my jazz duo Metaxia-music, for small principle and chorus roles in BODS (Betchworth Operatic and Dramatic Society), Nomads and for competition (awarded Merit * in the Reigate Music Festival 2015 Adult Jazz and Swing class).
Lessons are always interesting, very focussed and tailored to my needs. Sarah has a real talent at simplifying some of the more difficult concepts we have covered.
With limitless empathy and patience with her students, Sarah is equally skilled in teaching adults and children. She draws on a wealth of knowledge and skills to successfully assess and address an individual’s issues. She also regularly attends workshops and courses to enhance her own skills and knowledge and incorporates new learning into lessons as appropriate.
I have no hesitation in recommending Sarah Jane to anyone wanting to explore playing the piano, singing or songwriting/composing – whether they be an absolute beginner or somewhat accomplished (and I do so when my singing is complimented and I am asked who has taught me!)."
Maxine Dye
What her students say...
" Sarah Jane is a complete professional, and very understanding teacher. She has helped me come on leaps and bounds with my knowledge and my technical ability. I am getting gigs that I could not get before, and playing at a much higher standard. She is very knowledgable and most importantly a happy and inspirational person. Sarah works hard and make you want to as well."
Conor McParland
"I have received singing and piano tuition from Sarah Jane. My singing has improved immeasurably and I have passed my grade 1 piano exams first time. Sarah Jane displays a high standard of professionalism, professional ethics and good communication skills (including patience!)."
Christopher Goodchild
"I first took lessons with Sarah Jane for assistance with song writing.
Since then, Sarah has successfully guided me through Piano Grades III and IV, which as an adult learner was quite a daunting prospect (without me taking grades I or II!). She has also taught me piano accompaniment styles, improvisation techniques, ear training and composition.
She has also vocally coached me in both jazz/blues and classical styles for performances in my jazz duo Metaxia-music, for small principle and chorus roles in BODS (Betchworth Operatic and Dramatic Society), Nomads and for competition (awarded Merit * in the Reigate Music Festival 2015 Adult Jazz and Swing class).
Lessons are always interesting, very focussed and tailored to my needs. Sarah has a real talent at simplifying some of the more difficult concepts we have covered.
With limitless empathy and patience with her students, Sarah is equally skilled in teaching adults and children. She draws on a wealth of knowledge and skills to successfully assess and address an individual’s issues. She also regularly attends workshops and courses to enhance her own skills and knowledge and incorporates new learning into lessons as appropriate.
I have no hesitation in recommending Sarah Jane to anyone wanting to explore playing the piano, singing or songwriting/composing – whether they be an absolute beginner or somewhat accomplished (and I do so when my singing is complimented and I am asked who has taught me!)."
Maxine Dye