OUR TEACHERS
Music with Charlie has a wonderful array of teachers with many, many years of experience! We value kind and friendly teachers who help spread the joy of music and language.
MEET SARAH C
HEAD MUSIC & LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR
As well as running Music with Charlie, owner Sarah has been teaching music (voice, piano, brass and guitar) and language for over 15 years
~French Language lessons ~
online & Blue Mountains
In addition to having lived and studied in the beautiful Aquitaine region (Bordeaux) of France, Sarah holds a Bachelor’s Degree in French, a DEFLE 3ème degré from Université Bordeaux Michel-de-Montaigne 3, and over 15 years of experience in teaching. She has studied phonetics extensively in both France and Australia, giving her the ability to train her students not only in the foundations of language, but also in pronunciation and accents.
It is this unique melding of vocal and linguistic study that makes Sarah the perfect tutor to help you not only hone your french vocabulary, but also master those tricky "R"s, silent letters and various mind boggling vowels. French can be tricky, but it doesn't have to be a mystery!
Sarah has helped many students through their HSC French beginners, continuers and extension, as well as adults who want the language for travel, and littlies who just want a taster.
~Piano | Guitar | Voice lessons~
online & Blue Mountains
Sarah has dedicated over 15 years to nurturing musical talent across all ages and skill levels. With expertise in piano, guitar, voice, trumpet and french horn, she creates a welcoming environment for beginners and advanced students alike.
Sarah is passionate about helping each student discover their unique musical voice. She can help whether your interest lies in pop, folk, rock, opera, musical theatre and more, ensuring that every learner finds a niche that resonates with them.
She emphasises a comprehensive approach to music education, incorporating music literacy across various methods as relevant to the individual learning style and genre being focused on by each specific student. Such tools include notation, tabs, chord charts, memorisation and solfege.
Sarah believes that music education should be student-led, offering a plethora of musical directions to explore. This approach empowers her students to take charge of their learning and develop into well-rounded musicians. Whether it’s finger-picking folk songs for a school project, providing piano accompaniment for family gatherings, or preparing for formal recitals, Sarah equips her students with the skills and confidence to pursue their musical aspirations.
Having helped many students achieve high distinctions and honors in their AMEB exams as well as band 6's in HSC music, Sarah is well-versed in exam preparation. She also supports students in preparing for auditions and performances, focusing on confidence building and artistic authenticity.
