SINGING LESSONS

Vocal tuition takes place online.
If interested in lessons, please read the information below and get in touch using the contact form. 
You will then receive further practical details.
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My name is Sara Wallander-Ross and I am a professional soprano, offering classical singing lessons and vocal coaching from Oxford.
I currently specialise in online teaching, and am very experienced in helping students remotely.
If you wish to have lessons but live too far away in UK or abroad, or you have no time for travel,
this is an excellent way of gaining knowledge without geographical constraints. 
I specialise in German, Czech, British, Russian and contemporary opera but am also very experienced in oratorio and French, English, Russian, Scandinavian song and Lieder. I am also able to help with the learning of choral parts.
You can find out more about me and my background HERE.
If you can't find answers to your questions below or if there is anything you wonder about, please do not hesitate to get in touch,
either by clicking the button above, or filling in the contact form at the bottom of this page.

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Whom do I teach?

I have 20 years' teaching experience, and teach students of all levels, from beginners to professionals. My students are mostly adults, although some are in their late teens. I will always have a trial lesson with any potential students to ensure mutual compatibility. I do not teach children. I will consider beginners as long as they can read music and have some sort of classical music experience with either singing in choirs or playing an instrument.
I teach members of most of the good choirs in Oxford, including the Oxford Bach Choir, The Harmonic Society, Summertown Choral Society and the Oxford Operatic Society. Many of my students have achieved merit and distinction in Grades and Diploma exams. However, if you want to improve at your own pace without aiming for Grades or the like, I can help with that too.

How to set up a first lesson.

Email me using the contact form on this page, letting me know any useful information such as experience level etc.
I shall get back to you, attaching my cancellation and illness rules. I will need you to read them carefully and agree to them in writing. I keep to these rules very strictly and make no exceptions.*
After that we will set up a time to meet. If you have any music you would like to sing, please make sure you email me a digital copy. If you don't have anything prepared, that is fine as well.

* Illness rules are not in force for online teaching. Cancellation policies remain unchanged.

How much? Where?

I charge £50/hour, including for the first consultation lesson.
The fee is currently payable in advance by bank transfer. The lesson needs to be paid for before the agreed lesson time.

What can I offer?

I offer lessons in classical singing technique and vocal coaching. Lessons are tailored to the individual student's needs, but will always encompass scales, exercises and in depth anatomical knowledge of vocal and support mechanisms.
Suitable repertoire will be covered, which can include English, Russian, French and German song but also opera/operetta. I coach English, French, German, Italian, Swedish, Hungarian and Czech pronunciation. I will occasionally teach music theatre if needed for auditions or special occasions but this is not my speciality.
Vocal hygiene and how to deal with nerves and stage fright are other areas covered if needed.
I offer advice on oratorio, audition preparation and song recitals and can help devise recital programmes, both for concerts, competitions and Finals. I have extensive stage experience, both as a singer and director, and can advise on matters concerning stagecraft.
Lessons will always be tailored to suit the level of the student and the main focus will be to improve in a safe and enjoyable atmosphere.

I look forward to hearing from you.