About the studio

Lessons with Sara are fun, engaging, and tailored to your needs as a student. With 10+ years of teaching experience, Ms. Neilson will make sure you are playing without pain, and learning the skills it takes to accomplish your musical goals.

To begin lessons, you can find me on faculty at The Merit School of Music. I also run a private studio out of my home (currently in KCMO), and am willing to travel to you for an additional fee. I also offer online lessons via Zoom - which in many cases are just as effective as in-person teaching. For any questions, continue to the contact page, or email me at s.e.neilson@gmail.com.

Covid policies - All lessons are currently online.
If you are in need of sliding scale/reduced price lessons, please get in touch!

Testimonials

"Sara is patient, professional, thorough and encouraging. She is really helping me along with my bowing technique. Highly recommended" - Elizabeth S.

"Our high school son bounced around from teacher to teacher till he met Sara. She is an excellent straight forward teacher. Who just brings the best out in his playing. She is detailed and focused. Highly recommended." - Sini H.

"As an adult beginner with no previous experience on double bass but with formal experience on other instruments, Sara has done a fantastic job of tailoring her teaching for my individual needs as a student. Her approach is encouraging and supportive, always driving towards the next level in playing but in a casual enough way to keep it interesting. You should probably call Sara for some lessons, just saying." -Josh Y.