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Hi everyone, My name is Sarah and I'm a professional singing teacher based in Gillingham offering high quality singing lessons for students of all ages in a wide range of styles and genres. My lessons are always enjoyable for all.
Hi I am a recording artist and songwriter, I have won multiple awards around the world, I consider myself very experienced at songwriting and arranging and as a vocal coach.
My main aim is to teach vocal techniques that involves breathing techniques including harmonies. Starry Ray UK-born and bred singer-songwriter Starry Ray has been singing in various bands for more than 20 years.
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Music is, and has always been, the lifeblood of my very existence. Born in the Gloucestershire town of Cheltenham, the youngest of five children. From the age of three I would be the family’s entertainment, singing and performing for anyone who would stop and listen.
I channelled my thoughts and emotions into writing songs and knew from a young age that I wanted to pursue a singing career.
Lessons are pay-as-you-go, weekly, fortnightly or as suits you.
I welcome both beginners and advanced learners to take my lessons. I will make a lesson plan that works for you as a learner and we will always work at a pace that works for you.
I welcome students who are complete beginners to take my lessons.
Whilst gaining a degree with honours in commercial music at Canterbury Christ Church University, I became involved in various musical projects including stints in Trader Bay, Buntline Special and Star Lane. This led to Starry supporting such international performers as Chip Taylor (Angel in the Morning) with Carrie Rodriguez, Al Perkins (The Band, The Eagles, Bob Dylan) with Kevin Montgomery, Gail Davies (The first female record producer in Country Music), Glen Tilbrook (Squeeze), Susan Gibson (Wide Open Spaces) and Sally Barris (Little Voice) who described Starry ‘as an English Rose but you would never know that listening to her crystal clear country voice.
I played at the Country2Country Music Festival at the O2 Arena in 2013/14 and was named in the top three in the 2013 Great British Country Song Award. I have also gained two official Country Music Awards at The Texas Sounds International country Music Awards 2014/2015 and was a special guest star performer in 2016. That same year I was voted in the top 10 nominees for Artist of the Year at the 2016 UK Country Radio Awards.
"I have known Sarah for many years and she has really come into her own as a songwriter and singer! A real woman singing real songs about heartbreak, love, the road, strength and resilience. Fans who like Patty Loveless and Pam Tillis will embrace Starry Ray and her songs.’ In 2000 Starry produced a prison concert involving 26 musicians, including prisoners, to raise money for the Demelza House children’s charity. Glen Tilbrook (Squeeze) headlined the concert that raised a substantial amount of money."
I also welcome more advanced singers to take my lessons.
Currently in the studio working on my next album, I finally released my first full-length album, BUCKLE UP in 2013. It was an impressive album full of honest, from the heart songs filled with optimism and hope. Several of the songs are like pages torn from chapters of my life. My Life concerns finding the strength to walk away from an abusive relationship written and sung with great power and emotion. Slammin’ Door explores a similar scenario as a bruised and battered woman seeks a loving relationship following a series of disastrous entanglements.
It takes great courage for anyone to open up their heart and inner soul like this, but I try to do it with an element of hope and optimism for the future rather than wallowing in a sad and heartbreaking past. My faith obviously plays a part as I explain in Getting Over You, a soulful ballad and the spiritual You Shine On with its inspiring lyrics and lush arrangement.
I've been told I have an ability to connect with the human heart through her singing is an amazing thing to witness. "Listen to her sing, listen to her songs, you will understand this. It’s a gift, and she uses her gifts beautifully. Now armed with her new album ‘Tell No Lies’ and new material that is already being played on mainstream radio, I am sure Sarah will be a household name in the music world."
I'm a proud performer and singer and I can't wait to help you on your musical journey. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced singer. I would love to steer you in the right direction while making sure you learn the styles and genres that you enjoy.
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My lessons are charged at £25 per half hour and £40 per hour.
My lessons take place from my home teaching space in Gillingham.
I teach students of all ages in a wide range of genres and styles.
In my opinion, Weekly lessons are by far the best way to improve as a player and learner. Some students do also take fortnightly lessons though.
Lessons cancelled with less than 48 hours notice will still be charged full price.
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Singing Teacher
Sarah Watson
