Sarah Stone is a popular and experienced singing teacher covering musical theatre, popular music vocals, classical, folk and jazz.

She is also:

An Accompanist
A Music Director
A Performer
A Workshop Leader
An Arranger
A Choir Leader
A Mentor
An Exam Invigilator / Administrator
Vice-Chair of the Worcestershire Creative Arts Festival  
A member of the ISM and BVA

Interested in finding out more about what I do? Please get in touch, I’d love to hear from you. 

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About Sarah

Sarah is a freelance singing teacher offering personalised home-studio singing lessons for all ages and skill levels.  She is also Music Director of Theatre Factory and at the Pauline Quirke Academy, Worcester and a mentor for the Certificate of Music Educators Course. 

Sarah regularly enters students into many different types of singing examinations from grade 1 to performance and teaching diplomas. The chosen syllabus depends on the needs of the student. She is very comfortable working with Trinity College London, London College of Music Examinations and the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music.

Sarah values the benefits of singing lessons that go far beyond being able to sing a tune, including: 

  • Students learn how to look after their voice 
  • Age appropriate, vocally safe repertoire is carefully selected for each individual student using lyrics, sheet music, recordings and accompaniment/backing tracks
  • General musicianship skills are improved
  • Score reading skills are encouraged/developed
  • Students experience the positive process of regular practice leading to improved performance 
  • Opportunities are made available to perform, enter examinations, compete in festivals & competitions, join school or external singing clubs/choirs and/or sing in city-wide projects
  • Confidence increases and self-esteem levels rise
  • The voice may be used as the main instrument in GCSE or A-Level Music practical components
  • Help is given with audition preparation for casting calls and degree level performance courses in the country’s top colleges
  • Lessons can include learning piano accompaniment using chords 

Sarah’s Qualifications

Sarah is highly qualified in music teaching and performance. In addition to the below qualifications, she engages in continuous professional development to improve her teaching and performing skills. The next things on her musical bucket list are qualifying as a Trinity Rock and Pop examiner, becoming a DJ, working in higher or further education and becoming a published author on the topic of effective singing practice. 

Training, qualifications and experience include:

  • Certificate in Acting Approaches for Singing Teachers, The Voice Study Centre
  • 20 years of experience teaching singing in primary and secondary schools in Birmingham and Worcester including 10 years for the King’s School Worcester Foundation.
  • ATCL – Level 4 Diploma in Music Performance with Distinction – Trinity College London 
  • Vocal Health First Aider, Level 2 NCFE, Vocal Health Education Ltd
  • Member of the British Voice Association regularly attending conferences and webinars 
  • Level 6 Distinction Qualification in Advanced Anatomy for the Voice Professional
  • Completed Estill Voice Training Level 1 (Figures for Voice) and Level 2 (Figure Combinations for Six Voice Qualities). 
  • Grade 8 Trinity Singing, distinction 
  • ‘Belting – The Basics Explained’ and ‘Acting Through Singing’ courses at the RAM
  • Numerous day-long courses with the British Voice Foundation, Sing Up and Birmingham Music Service including Popular Music Vocals and Microphone techniques
  • Vocal Soloist (Jazz, Big Band, Pop genres)
  • Lead vocalist of 70s Cover Band for 6 years
  • New Horizons Teaching Music Course run by Sound it Out Community Music 
  • Music Psychology Masters, Keele University
  • Music Therapy Experiential Course (6 weeks) BCAT 
  • Bachelor Music Degree (BMus 2:1) Birmingham University 
  • Music GCSE/A Level
  • Accompanist for exams, concerts and festivals
  • ABRSM Grade 8 Trumpet (distinction) and Grade 8 piano 

Testimonials

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  • Sarah Stone is an asset to my career in Musical Theatre. Not only does she train my MT side, but she challenges my abilities with different styles of music, betters my knowledge with sheet music and piano lingo. I do a lot of Musical Theatre lessons throughout the week, but Sarah is by far one of the best.
    Frankie
    Aged 14
  • To take a man in his sixties who last sung 50 years ago as a choirboy to Grade 8 in less than a year takes great skill, and not a little patience. Sarah’s encouragement and expertise gave me real confidence and self-belief. On top of that, she is one of the nicest people I have ever met – and we had so many laughs.
    Simon
  • Sarah Stone is a truly exceptional singing teacher – professional, supportive, and wonderfully enthusiastic. Her lessons are both enjoyable and stretching, underpinned by a solid foundation in technique and vocal health. Sarah has had a particularly meaningful impact on my son Beau. During a time of personal grief following the loss of his father, his lessons with Sarah became a source of light and joy. Her kind, uplifting approach made each session something he genuinely looked forward to. Now I’ve joined Beau in having lessons with Sarah as an adult, and I can honestly say she has helped me rediscover and grow my confidence and vocal ability. Her teaching style is inspiring and personalised, and she has guided us both in reaching personal milestones we once thought were out of reach. Whether you’re young or older, a beginner or experienced, I highly recommend Sarah to anyone looking to explore and develop their voice in a safe, skilled and encouraging environment.
    Mary
  • I’ve been having lessons with Sarah for the last two years, and honestly, she’s been amazing. She’s really friendly and caring, and made me feel comfortable from the start. Before I met her, I didn’t even realise how much I could do with my voice. She’s helped me to take it to a whole new level and taught me how to properly control it like an instrument. It’s made a massive difference to how I sing. She’s also helped boost my confidence, not just when I’m performing, but in general too. I used to get nervous a lot more, and now I actually enjoy being on stage. Thanks to her support, I got a distinction in my LAMDA Level 6 exam, which I’m so proud of! She’s also made some incredible opportunities possible for me, like performing at the Sunshine Festival and coming first at the Worcester Creative Arts Festival, where I got to sing at Marrs Bar. Both experiences were unforgettable and something I now know I’d love to do more of in the future. I’d 100% recommend her to anyone who wants to grow as a singer. she’s the best singing teacher I’ve had.
    Demi
  • I’ve had Mrs Stone since I was 6 years and I don’t think I would have fallen in love with music as much as I have without her as a teacher.  From starting with The Lion King and progressing through to a Diploma in Popular Music Vocals to then successfully auditioning for Italia Conti this year.  To be honest she is just irreplaceable.
    Elijah B
    19 year old Pop and MT student