About the Author
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Sarah Sandvig has been teaching music since 1993. She received her Bachelor's degree in Vocal Performance from UCLA, and her Masters degree in Music Education from CSULB. She maintains a private voice & piano studio of over 65 weekly students and is a Professor at Fullerton College in the Musical Theatre Department. She also received the Outstanding Thesis Award in 2004 from CSULB. Sarah has all 12 of her books (Music Theory for Singers Vol. 1-10, Music Theory for Singers Condensed Course, and Answers Keys) and her Digital Sight-Singing & Ear-Training series published by Kendall Hunt Publishing, in addition to having been published in several educational journals and being recognized for her work with children with autism. Sarah is a proud founding member of "VO-CAL" a non-profit organization and annual competition held in Southern California. Sarah has recorded the album "Serendipity" under the name Sarah Suzanne, available in Apple Music, Spotify, and similar streaming services, and can be heard singing vocals on commercials and recording voice-overs. While not teaching, she is busy Evaluating at Competitions & Festivals and staying active with events for students and teachers through MTAC and NATS. She is most blessed to have a wonderful & supportive husband and two incredible sons!!
Sarah Sandvig’s theory and digital sight singing books, although written for singers, prove helpful not only in my children’s choir but also in my piano and guitar studio. I am constantly searching for a painless, but comprehensive way to teach music theory, note recognition, sight -reading, rhythm and all the other dynamics of music.
Sarah has sequentially placed the basic stepping-stones to music’s foundation in her theory books. I use her digital sight singing exercises to reinforce rhythm, melody and interval training with my piano and guitar students. The beauty of the digital program is the instant feedback. Students can check their rhythm, melody line, etc. by the push of a button.
I find myself referring to Sarah’s conscientious series of books and digital exercises daily. It is always nice to know where to find reinforcement and a wealth of activities to motivate, activate and educate your students. Sarah’s work has become a welcome and permanent part of my studio.
-Ken Watson
Ken Watson Studios
LifeSong Presentations and Publications
Sarah has sequentially placed the basic stepping-stones to music’s foundation in her theory books. I use her digital sight singing exercises to reinforce rhythm, melody and interval training with my piano and guitar students. The beauty of the digital program is the instant feedback. Students can check their rhythm, melody line, etc. by the push of a button.
I find myself referring to Sarah’s conscientious series of books and digital exercises daily. It is always nice to know where to find reinforcement and a wealth of activities to motivate, activate and educate your students. Sarah’s work has become a welcome and permanent part of my studio.
-Ken Watson
Ken Watson Studios
LifeSong Presentations and Publications