Singing with Sarah: A Professional Voice Studio
Sarah Beaty teaches private voice lessons from her studio in Portland, OR, and is also on staff at Reed College. She specializes in working with advanced singers aged 15 and up. Her students have successfully performed lead roles in operas and musicals, been cast in Disney musical TV shows, been accepted to esteemed music schools such as NYU and USC, and most importantly, all have grown in confidence and vocal technique. She holds a degree from the prestigious Manhattan School of Music and has 10+ years of teaching experience.
To inquire about taking lessons with her, please contact: sarah@sarahbeaty.com
A typical 60-minute lesson will include:
warm-ups specifically tailored to your voice
breathing exercises
vocalises to expand your range
diction coaching in various languages
music theory & sight singing
repertoire suggestions based on the strengths of your voice
audition preparation
Teaching Philosophy
Singing is a deeply personal experience, therefore each lesson is tailored specifically to the student's needs and wants. I specialize in the classical Bel Canto technique and teach this to all my students. This will create a solid technical foundation so then the student is free to explore any genre that interests them. Even though I am an opera singer, I enjoy working with my students on musical theater, pop, jazz, and much more! What is most important is that my students find joy and freedom in singing, and I will guide you to do that in a way that is healthy for your voice.
As a teacher, I think it is valuable to develop the complete musician, not only the voice. In lessons, we will also discuss music theory, diction, interpretation, phrasing, etc. As a singer, your body is your instrument, so I incorporate yoga and movement into lessons to emphasize the mind/body/breath alignment to create the fullest, truest voice.