Sarah Kolb

Singing Teacher & Vocal Coach based in Camden, London

I work with teenage and adult singers of all levels who are itching to finally build vocal technique and understand how their voice works. I also coach professional performers, and currently work with two singers who have performed in West End musicals.

Singing can feel incredibly vulnerable. I strive to create a supportive, non-judgemental and collaborative environment where you can be free to explore, build safe technique and gain a deeper understanding of voice, body and music. My mission is to guide you towards joy, authenticity and confidence in your singing and help you build skills that will last a lifetime.

I’m a multi-platform voice user myself: as a musical theatre performer and voice actor, CCM singing teacher, certified Kodály music educator and Vocal Health First Aider, I know a thing or two about how the voice works - and how to put it to use!

Singing is a skill that can be cultivated like any other. Whatever your vocal goals are, I'm confident we can achieve them together.

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Student Testimonials

  • My singing lesson with Sarah is something I look forward to every week. The ease and flexibility with which she teaches vocal technique and acting through song skills is what sets her apart from other singing teachers. Whenever I struggle with finding a specific voice quality or feeling she always finds a new way to explain it to me. Working with Sarah has been one of the most professional and positive experiences I have had as a young singer.

    Lelia H.

  • I've been meaning to get back to singing for years - and under Sarah's supportive and capable guidance, I'm rediscovering my voice in a completely new light! In addition to Sarah's deep technical knowledge, I really appreciate her ability to adapt to my learning style and pace. Her lessons are thoughtfully structured, with a grounding warm-up, thematic voice exercises and plenty of dedicated time to explore the material that I wanted to work on.

    Joanna K.

  • A skilled, adaptable, and patient teacher, Sarah is always able to meet me at my current understanding of singing and guide me onwards, stretching my knowledge and what I thought I was capable of! Sarah backs up her teaching with examples and actionable feedback that make you realise your progress in such a short space of time.

    Radclyffe B.

  • Sarah is an amazing singing teacher! Having loved rock music for most of my life, I wanted to find out more about what it is about the genre that makes it unique, and how to give my voice that rocky edge. Sarah helped me understand what it means to be a rock vocalist both on a practical, exercise-based level, and through understanding the anatomy of the voice and body. Whether it's vocal technique, musicianship or styling you're after, Sarah's got it.

    Patrick V.

  • Sarah is wonderful. She is professional, knowledgeable and teaches in a way that anyone from novice to expert could learn from. I had no singing experience and was very nervous to start lessons and sing in front of someone, but Sarah's calm and warm demeanour makes you feel comfortable from the first lesson. I would highly recommend her to anyone at any level. Thank you Sarah!

    Katie

  • As someone who hasn't had prior training, Sarah really put me at ease from our very first session. She's made me feel really comfortable and secure. I've learnt a great deal in just a few sessions and already feel a difference in my voice and style. Her overall knowledge and ability to work with me on specific issues I have really made these sessions worth my while. I'd highly recommend her to both trained performers as well as aspiring singers.

    Aleeza

  • Sarah is a wonderful singing teacher. She has a strong grasp of the technical elements of singing, particularly the complex way that our bodies generate sound, and conveys this in a manner that is easy to take in and work with. This technical aspect does not however get in the way of having fun and being encouraged to develop one's own true voice. As someone who had sung (poorly) for many years without much clue about what I was doing, I have found the journey of discovery to be a lovely adventure. I highly recommend her.

    Anonymous

  • Sarah is fantastic. Learning with her has been a joy - she always finds something positive to say, even when you may not be feeling it yourself. She doesn't just teach you to sing, she teaches you to develop a practice that embeds your learning.

    Anonymous

  • Sarah approaches teaching from a place full of heart and humanity. I think what strikes me about a lesson with her is that you never feel nervous or worried about your abilities; she makes taking risks feel easy. Sarah keeps sessions grounded in the work and in technique while illuminating storytelling through song. She makes lessons fun and informative at the same time, while playing to your own individual strengths. I think about one moment in our most recent lesson where she managed to get me singing so much higher than I thought possible for me (and to do it comfortably). She warms you up and warms you down, vocally and physically, allowing for the room to be perfectly aligned for your best possible learning outcomes each session. I cannot recommend Sarah highly enough. She's wonderful, kind, funny, personable, warm, and wickedly talented. Work with her! Do it! You (and your voice) won't regret it.

    Anonymous

  • My singing lesson with Sarah is something I look forward to every week. The ease and flexibility with which she teaches vocal technique and acting through song skills is what sets her apart from other singing teachers. Whenever I struggle with finding a specific voice quality or feeling she always finds a new way to explain it to me. Working with Sarah has been one of the most professional and positive experiences I have had as a young singer.

    Lelia H.

  • I've been meaning to get back to singing for years - and under Sarah's supportive and capable guidance, I'm rediscovering my voice in a completely new light! In addition to Sarah's deep technical knowledge, I really appreciate her ability to adapt to my learning style and pace. Her lessons are thoughtfully structured, with a grounding warm-up, thematic voice exercises and plenty of dedicated time to explore the material that I wanted to work on.

    Joanna K.

  • A skilled, adaptable, and patient teacher, Sarah is always able to meet me at my current understanding of singing and guide me onwards, stretching my knowledge and what I thought I was capable of! Sarah backs up her teaching with examples and actionable feedback that make you realise your progress in such a short space of time.

    Radclyffe B.

  • Sarah is an amazing singing teacher! Having loved rock music for most of my life, I wanted to find out more about what it is about the genre that makes it unique, and how to give my voice that rocky edge. Sarah helped me understand what it means to be a rock vocalist both on a practical, exercise-based level, and through understanding the anatomy of the voice and body. Whether it's vocal technique, musicianship or styling you're after, Sarah's got it.

    Patrick V.

  • Sarah is wonderful. She is professional, knowledgeable and teaches in a way that anyone from novice to expert could learn from. I had no singing experience and was very nervous to start lessons and sing in front of someone, but Sarah's calm and warm demeanour makes you feel comfortable from the first lesson. I would highly recommend her to anyone at any level. Thank you Sarah!

    Katie

  • As someone who hasn't had prior training, Sarah really put me at ease from our very first session. She's made me feel really comfortable and secure. I've learnt a great deal in just a few sessions and already feel a difference in my voice and style. Her overall knowledge and ability to work with me on specific issues I have really made these sessions worth my while. I'd highly recommend her to both trained performers as well as aspiring singers.

    Aleeza

  • Sarah is a wonderful singing teacher. She has a strong grasp of the technical elements of singing, particularly the complex way that our bodies generate sound, and conveys this in a manner that is easy to take in and work with. This technical aspect does not however get in the way of having fun and being encouraged to develop one's own true voice. As someone who had sung (poorly) for many years without much clue about what I was doing, I have found the journey of discovery to be a lovely adventure. I highly recommend her.

    Anonymous

  • Sarah is fantastic. Learning with her has been a joy - she always finds something positive to say, even when you may not be feeling it yourself. She doesn't just teach you to sing, she teaches you to develop a practice that embeds your learning.

    Anonymous

  • Sarah approaches teaching from a place full of heart and humanity. I think what strikes me about a lesson with her is that you never feel nervous or worried about your abilities; she makes taking risks feel easy. Sarah keeps sessions grounded in the work and in technique while illuminating storytelling through song. She makes lessons fun and informative at the same time, while playing to your own individual strengths. I think about one moment in our most recent lesson where she managed to get me singing so much higher than I thought possible for me (and to do it comfortably). She warms you up and warms you down, vocally and physically, allowing for the room to be perfectly aligned for your best possible learning outcomes each session. I cannot recommend Sarah highly enough. She's wonderful, kind, funny, personable, warm, and wickedly talented. Work with her! Do it! You (and your voice) won't regret it.

    Anonymous

  • My singing lesson with Sarah is something I look forward to every week. The ease and flexibility with which she teaches vocal technique and acting through song skills is what sets her apart from other singing teachers. Whenever I struggle with finding a specific voice quality or feeling she always finds a new way to explain it to me. Working with Sarah has been one of the most professional and positive experiences I have had as a young singer.

    Lelia H.

  • I've been meaning to get back to singing for years - and under Sarah's supportive and capable guidance, I'm rediscovering my voice in a completely new light! In addition to Sarah's deep technical knowledge, I really appreciate her ability to adapt to my learning style and pace. Her lessons are thoughtfully structured, with a grounding warm-up, thematic voice exercises and plenty of dedicated time to explore the material that I wanted to work on.

    Joanna K.

  • A skilled, adaptable, and patient teacher, Sarah is always able to meet me at my current understanding of singing and guide me onwards, stretching my knowledge and what I thought I was capable of! Sarah backs up her teaching with examples and actionable feedback that make you realise your progress in such a short space of time.

    Radclyffe B.

  • Sarah is an amazing singing teacher! Having loved rock music for most of my life, I wanted to find out more about what it is about the genre that makes it unique, and how to give my voice that rocky edge. Sarah helped me understand what it means to be a rock vocalist both on a practical, exercise-based level, and through understanding the anatomy of the voice and body. Whether it's vocal technique, musicianship or styling you're after, Sarah's got it.

    Patrick V.

  • Sarah is wonderful. She is professional, knowledgeable and teaches in a way that anyone from novice to expert could learn from. I had no singing experience and was very nervous to start lessons and sing in front of someone, but Sarah's calm and warm demeanour makes you feel comfortable from the first lesson. I would highly recommend her to anyone at any level. Thank you Sarah!

    Katie

  • As someone who hasn't had prior training, Sarah really put me at ease from our very first session. She's made me feel really comfortable and secure. I've learnt a great deal in just a few sessions and already feel a difference in my voice and style. Her overall knowledge and ability to work with me on specific issues I have really made these sessions worth my while. I'd highly recommend her to both trained performers as well as aspiring singers.

    Aleeza

  • Sarah is a wonderful singing teacher. She has a strong grasp of the technical elements of singing, particularly the complex way that our bodies generate sound, and conveys this in a manner that is easy to take in and work with. This technical aspect does not however get in the way of having fun and being encouraged to develop one's own true voice. As someone who had sung (poorly) for many years without much clue about what I was doing, I have found the journey of discovery to be a lovely adventure. I highly recommend her.

    Anonymous

  • Sarah is fantastic. Learning with her has been a joy - she always finds something positive to say, even when you may not be feeling it yourself. She doesn't just teach you to sing, she teaches you to develop a practice that embeds your learning.

    Anonymous

  • Sarah approaches teaching from a place full of heart and humanity. I think what strikes me about a lesson with her is that you never feel nervous or worried about your abilities; she makes taking risks feel easy. Sarah keeps sessions grounded in the work and in technique while illuminating storytelling through song. She makes lessons fun and informative at the same time, while playing to your own individual strengths. I think about one moment in our most recent lesson where she managed to get me singing so much higher than I thought possible for me (and to do it comfortably). She warms you up and warms you down, vocally and physically, allowing for the room to be perfectly aligned for your best possible learning outcomes each session. I cannot recommend Sarah highly enough. She's wonderful, kind, funny, personable, warm, and wickedly talented. Work with her! Do it! You (and your voice) won't regret it.

    Anonymous

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Training & Credits

  • BA (Hons) Musical Theatre. London Studio Centre.
  • 1-to-1 tuition with industry-leading vocal coaches Dane Chalfin (Musical Theatre) and Kim Chandler (Pop).
  • Certified Kodály Music Educator. The British Kodály Academy.
  • Vocal Health First Aider. Vocal Health Education.
  • Continued professional development. Voice Study Centre.
  • Agency-represented Spotlight Performer.
  • Agency-represented multilingual Voice Actor.
  • Actors’ Equity Member.

Quick answers

Where are lessons held?
In person at artsHouse Studios, 15 Pratt Mews, London NW1 0AD.
How much does a lesson cost?
£65 per hour, including studio hire.
How long is a lesson?
55 minutes.
Who are the lessons for?
Teenagers and adults of all levels, from beginners to professional performers, including singers who have appeared in West End musicals.
Do you teach online?
Online lessons are available by email enquiry to hey@imsarahkolb.com, rather than as a standard option.
How do I book a lesson?
Use the “Book Your First Lesson” button to book through Calendly.
What is Sarah's background?
BA (Hons) Musical Theatre from London Studio Centre, certified Kodály music educator, CCM singing teacher, and Vocal Health First Aider.
What styles does Sarah teach?
Musical theatre, pop and rock.