Lesson Offerings
For all Zoom lessons, students will have access to audio backing tracks for warm ups and repertoire. All payments should be made via Venmo prior to schedule lesson: venmo.com/sara-ptak. Not sure what works best for you? Scroll down to send a general inquiry and we’ll start the process together!
Audition Prep Feedback
15 minutes | $20
This option is great for a tune up before an audition. I will give you feedback on your presentation, singing and acting choices as well as quick tips for any mental or technical roadblocks you may have hit!
Just warm me up!
15 minutes | $20
This option is great for right before an audition or a performance. I will take you through a quick warm up tailored to how you’re feeling and what you’re singing that day.
Technique Focused Lesson
30 minutes | $60
Technique lessons will focus on breath and easy, effective singing. We will use vocalises to learn and reinforce concepts that you can apply to your songs!
Repertoire Focused Lesson
30 minutes | $60
Come to a repertoire lesson warmed up and we will focus on the songs you bring to the lesson. We can troubleshoot and tricky spots and get you performance ready!
Regular Lesson
45 minutes | $85
1 hr. | $125
Regular lessons will incorporate both technique and song study tailored to you (or your child!) We will work on making singing easy, fun and efficient.
NYC Arts School Audition Prep
45 minutes | $120
or 4 for $400
In a NYC Arts School Audition Prep, I will help you choose the best songs and make the best impression. These will incorporate both technique and song study so that you can put your best foot forward at your auditions.
Peer Lesson Exchange
45 minutes | lesson for lesson
Hey fellow singers! Want to exchange a lesson for a lesson? I think it would be a fun way to keep our listening and teaching skills in tip top shape.
Click the icon to schedule directly through Calendly or send an email to begin the booking process. I’m looking forward to working with you!
Testimonials
“You helped Lucy prepare for her La Guardia audition. Well, guess what? She got in! Thank you again for everything!”
“Sara and I did our MMus in Vocal Performance together at McGill University in Montreal, QC. Sara is an amazing colleague, always encouraging, down-to-earth, sincere, and smiling. Her performances are always a pleasure - she has a stunning voice, solid technique, and is extremely versatile (musical theatre, pop, opera.... you name it!). I highly recommend Sara’s studio to any young singer who wants a well-rounded vocal training program.”
“Sara is my secret weapon! She has transformed my voice. Before I started lessons with Sara, I was inconsistent in how I delivered. With humor, grace and bounds and bounds of love, Sara has taught me techniques which have given me a strong foundation. I now have a confidence and strength which allows the magic to flow through. I listened to a recent recording and couldn’t believe my voice sounded that good. I studied theatre with master teachers Uta Hagen and Wynn Handman and Sara’s ability to teach a craft is on par with these legends.”
“I’ve known Sara a long time. She is a joy of a person and a delightful singer. We actually met as kids at Interlochen Arts Camp when we were in middle school. Her passion for singing shined bright that summer. Our paths crossed again when we were at McGill University for our Masters of Music in Vocal Performance. There we had the chance to perform side by side in a number of projects that spanned opera, musical theater, straight theater, and baroque music. Everyday Sara brought a positive attitude and enthusiasm to all she did. I know she will be an awesome teacher for you because I have learned from Sara myself. Watching her perform Susanna from the Marriage of Figaro was an absolute lesson in beautiful singing, truthful performance, and shockingly beautiful recitativo.
Sara is a wonderfully fun person. She will always make sure that lessons are productive, and informative, but also fun! She is absolutely amazing at teaching kids of all ages (and kids at heart). I know Sara will be a great teacher for you.”
“So you really brightened Josie’s day. I’m hoping to continue with these for at least a little bit! I think it’ll be really good for her, emotionally/mentally above all. Thanks again!”