Transform your weakest passages into your strongest moments.
Let’s build a practice system you can trust—so your best playing shows up on stage, not just in the practice room.
NO MORE ENDLESS PRACTICE AND MERELY *HOPING* YOU’LL GET THE RESULTS YOU WANT
practice strategy intensives
I help serious musicians like you turn “It sounded better in rehearsal” into confident, expressive performances they’re proud of using a data-driven, holistic approach to practice rooted in strategy, mindset, and artistry.
let's work together!
Transform your weakest passages into your
strongest moments.
Let’s build a practice system you can trust—so your best playing shows up on stage, not just in the practice room.
NO MORE ENDLESS PRACTICE AND MERELY HOPING YOU’LL GET THE RESULTS YOU WANT
Let's work tOgether!
I help serious musicians like you turn “It sounded better in rehearsal” into confident, expressive performances they’re proud of using a data-driven, holistic approach.
Did you know that 75% of musicians experience some degree of performance anxiety?
Studies show that deliberate practice gets you better results in less time than spending hours repeating the same passage over and over.
And these aren’t just random stats. I used to struggle with uncontrollable performance anxiety, rely on ineffective practice strategies, and I had no idea how to create a musical dialogue when it came to interpretation.
And if you’ve ever wondered why all your hard work still isn’t translating onstage, you’re in exactly the right place.
It doesn’t matter how many hours you practice if you don’t have strategies in place to perform confidently and consistently when the pressure’s on.
- Logged more hours in the practice room than Netflix binges.
- Spent hundreds — probably thousands — on lessons and coaching.
- Sat through masterclasses, festivals, and seminars, furiously taking notes.
- Maybe even collected that coveted performance degree (hello, student loans).
But when it comes time to perform, your knees tremble, your lips shake, and your fingers take on a mind of their own. And all those tricky passages? They fall apart.
(Because hours alone don’t equal confidence.)
You’ve been taught what to practice, but not how to practice to get the results you want.
Let's change that!
What if you could learn the most difficult music efficiently and effectively?
You could:
Fix challenging passages without endless drilling — and actually trust they’ll hold under pressure.
Walk into auditions and performances with calm hands and a clear mind.
Stay focused even when someone decides to unwrap a cough drop in your quietest passage.
Shape phrases with intention, so your music tells a story instead of sounding mechanical.
Perform consistently—turning “it sounded better in the practice room” into a thing of the past.
Stop letting your thoughts hijack your performance—and start using calm, intentional self-talk that supports your playing.
Imagine walking on stage, not just ready, but radiating confidence—each note meticulously placed, every phrase telling a story worth hearing.
Because let’s be honest: you don’t need another etude book or one more late-night practice session. You need a way to make sure all that work actually shows up when the spotlight’s on you.
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An efficient approach to practice
No more guessing what to work on with a system that makes every minute in the practice room move the needle.
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Rock-solid
practice techniques
Strategies that go beyond aimless repetition. Mistake-proof your practice by turning challenging spots into reliable, polished strengths.
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Mindset strategies to manage nerves
Train your brain and body to handle pressure, so confidence shines through on stage, not just in the practice room.
If you *finally* want to break through that plateau and take your playing to the next level, you need:
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Artistic clarity and phrasing tools
Guidance to shape phrases with intention, so you know exactly which notes to bring out and why.
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A repeatable & trustworthy system
A structured approach you can use on any repertoire, at any level, that consistently translates practice into performance.
Practice Strategy Intensives
This is more than just a regular lesson. With Practice Strategy Intensives, we take a deep dive into all aspects of your playing: technique, mindset, and artistry. It’s a personalized coaching package designed for serious musicians who want their hours in the practice room to finally translate into confident, expressive performances.
Together, we’ll eliminate guesswork, rewire how you approach practicing, and build a system that helps your best playing show up when it matters most.
Ready to turn your toughest passages into your strongest moments?
I'm ready to transform my practice!
$925 for 4 sessions
this is for you if...
You’re a serious musician (advanced amateur, student, post-grad, or professional) who’s put in the hours but still feels uncertain when it counts most.
You’ve invested in lessons, masterclasses, maybe even a degree—but your preparation still doesn’t translate reliably under pressure.
You leave the practice room thinking you’re ready,
only to watch things unravel on stage when nerves, doubt, or adrenaline kick in.
You’ve tried practicing more, but perfectionism, overthinking, or performance anxiety still get in the way.
You know your artistry is there —but without a clear structure, it feels inconsistent or fragile.
You’re ready for a systematic, intellectual, and holistic approach that finally connects effort to results.
01 — apply
Submit a short application so I can understand your goals, challenges, and repertoire—and make sure this work is the right fit.
02 — Prep for success
Once accepted, you’ll receive a brief, focused pre-work questionnaire so I can tailor our session to your specific repertoire and sticking points. This ensures our time together is strategic, efficient, and deeply personalized.
03 — your strategy intensives
During our virtual calls, we’ll dive into your repertoire and practice habits, introduce my signature frameworks (like the Cathedral Method and PS Frameworks), and build strategies that turn frustration into progress. You’ll leave with written-out exercises, a clear plan, and session replays to revisit anytime.
04 — Ongoing support & transformation
You’ll have Voxer and Loom access for feedback and accountability, plus a personalized next-steps roadmap so you know exactly how to keep your progress going. This is where the real transformation takes root: consistent, confident, expressive performances.
HOW it WORKS
what you'll get:
- Customized practice plan mapped to your repertoire and goals
- Written-out practice exercises for the exact passages giving you trouble
- Permutation Sequence (PS) Framework — strategic practice tools that turn tough passages into reliable strengths through variation and adaptability
- Confidence-building strategies to steady your hands under pressure
- Practical reframes to stop perfectionism And negative self-talk from running the show
- Performance prep tools that align your body and mind for stage-readiness
- Cathedral Method — my signature framework for shaping phrases with intention and emotional impact
- Guidance to make every phrase expressive, not mechanical
- Tools to connect your technical security to artistic freedom
Build a personalized toolkit—transform your practice, master your performance, and play with unshakable confidence.
- Recorded session replays to revisit anytime
- Voxer and Loom support for feedback and troubleshooting between sessions
- Personalized “next steps” roadmap so you know exactly what to do after the intensive ends
YOU MIGHT BE WONDERING…
“How is this different from taking regular lessons?”
Excellent question.
Strategy sessions are more than learning how to play your instrument. We focus on your whole self as a musician.
Because it doesn’t matter how amazing your technique is if everything falls apart onstage.
You've already invested thousands in lessons, degrees, hours of practice.
This is the missing link that gets that investment to finally show up on the stage.
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- Customized practice plans
- Written out practice exercises based on your rep
- Frameworks, strategies, and mindset tools
- Voxer and Loom support for ongoing feedback & support
- Session replays
- Personalized roadmap for next steps
With 1:1 Practice Strategy Intensive sessions, you’ll get…
Invest in practice strategy sessions when:
You’ve put in the hours but still feel shaky on stage
You want a clear, strategic practice system instead of guesswork
You’re tired of feeling like your best playing only happens in the practice room
You’re ready to stop fighting nerves and start performing with freedom
You want to play with both technical security and expressive artistry
Imagine walking on stage knowing your preparation will hold. You’re able to tell stories through sound and produce an effortless sound that carries your story to the back of the hall. And you leave the stage thinking, “Yes. That’s exactly how I wanted it to sound.”
That’s the transformation the Practice Strategy Intensives deliver.
I'm ready to transform my practice!
Transform your practice. Unlock your artistry.
Own the stage.
$925 for 4 sessions
KIND WORDS
"Sarah's Pedagogical ideas and the way she breaks things down is so clear and simplistic but it's also very captivating and illustrative. I love her teaching style."
— Dr. Heidi Kay Begay, Flute 360
Let’s make “It sounded better in the practice room” a thing of the past.
You’ve done the work. You’ve put in the hours.
Now it’s time to make sure your preparation holds up when it matters most.
If you’re done second-guessing yourself and ready to own every performance, this is your cue.
Spots are limited. Because of the personalized nature of these intensives, I only take on a handful of clients at a time. Once they’re full, you’ll be put on the waitlist.
Book your Practice Strategy Intensive today and finally perform with unshakeable confidence.
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