Happy Clients

“Sarah truly went above and beyond to make sure our special day ran smoothly and perfect. Her expertise in this area took a huge burden off of me as I was planning my wedding day. Her suggestions for our wedding music were so helpful, as I had no idea where to start when choosing the music for our processional and ceremony. She attended our rehearsal, played as we practiced, and returned the next day to astound our family and friends with her amazing talents. She moved from playing the piano to the organ effortlessly, and smoothly transitioned the music to fit the traditional feel we desired. When timing was off or did not go as planned, she knew exactly how to continue playing or alter the timing of the music to fit the flow of the ceremony. She was communicative with us throughout the journey. Sarah was responsive to all emails and requests from my wedding planner, and she was accountable and on time for both the rehearsal and the wedding day. Sarah's tender personality is just as joyous as her music, and she made me feel confident as a bride during my rehearsal and on my wedding day. She dressed beautifully to fit the formality of the event, and her instrumental knowledge and talents were truly on display to accommodate the vision I had for our wedding day. I am so thankful Sarah played such a huge part in making our wedding day so perfect! It is truly a day I will never forget!

rachel pell, bride, wedding at patten chapel (utc)

“Dr. Harr was a dream to work with at our daughter’s wedding. She was professional and worked well with the sound tech and wedding planner. Her exquisite playing of the organ added the perfect touch that created the perfect ceremony.”

kim craven,mother of the bride,Wedding at patten chapel (utc)

“Dr. Harr helped me to understand the musical decisions that every organ player must make and how those same decisions impact what I do from the podium. It had never occurred to me that the organ is a wind instrument - I always thought only in terms of the keyboard. From music theory to the impact of note length on the ear of a listener, each lesson was full of practical and philosophical concepts that I could apply immediately in my classroom. Dr. Harr's instruction has enriched my experience of the organ repertoire and made me a better overall musician. I am grateful for the opportunity to study with her!”

Michael Ake, organ student and chair of the Music Department at The McCallie School

“My name is David Stultz, and I had the privilege of studying for two years with Dr. Sarah Harr during high school. Dr. Harr’s kindhearted personality, abundant care for the younger generation of organists, and skillful playing represent just a few of the outstanding reasons why I chose to study with her. After just two or three lessons, I began to realize the impressive extent of her teaching ability and historical knowledge of my repertoire. I felt extremely comfortable asking her any questions regarding how to accurately perform various musical time periods. Dr. Harr immediately understood my playing ability as a young organist, and I believe she would be the perfect teacher for all skill levels and ages. She also understood how to improve my service playing, and she provided me with wonderful liturgical pieces on occasion or whenever I requested. As I eventually made the decision to audition for colleges, Dr. Harr made it her personal mission to help me in any possible way. I remember how complimentary all of the colleges were of my musical understanding and historically accurate playing. I received major scholarships from every university I auditioned for, and all of this was made possible by Dr. Harr’s incredible instruction. It is my hope that more organists will make the decision to study with Dr. Harr so they may also experience the same phenomenal success I had while studying under her.”

David Stultz, organ student

“Sarah was fantastic playing for Rachel and Alec's January wedding at Patten Chapel. She was so friendly and played beautifully. She quickly adjusted to some minor changes we had in the processional songs and everything flowed smoothly. I would highly recommend her to anyone!”

ashlyn dyer, wedding coordinator, mooncrest events

“Sarah Harr is an incredibly knowledgeable and encouraging teacher. Studying with her, I performed a piece for a recital that I never thought I would be able to play. She is great with students of all skill levels. Since working with her, I have had the opportunity to serve as a substitute organist in several local churches!”

kristen iler, organ student and professional counselor in roanoke, va

“Studying with Dr. Harr during my years in college is honestly marked as a highlight of my musical academic journey. Her gentleness, understanding, and exceptional musical ability provided a learning environment that was always enjoyable and productive. Since studying with Dr. Harr, I have graduated from undergrad with a degree in Music Education, and I am currently the Choral Director at a high school in McMinn County, Tennessee. Through also using the tools that Dr. Harr gave me, I am now the Organist/Choirmaster at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Athens, TN. I still vividly remember my first lesson with her, and I will ALWAYS view that lesson as life changing; as something that I will never forget.”

Tristen P. Rowland, organ student, organist at Keith Memorial UMC and Choral Director at mcminn county high school

“After 14 years of playing piano and dreaming about playing organ, I finally started lessons with Sarah. Her patience with me and passion for the instrument helped me learn very quickly (and even made me enjoy playing Bach for the first time in my life!!). Anyone in Chattanooga looking to learn an instrument....learn the organ and hire Dr. Sarah Harr as a teacher!”

Hunter Davis, organ student

“Dr. Sarah Harr is a wonderful teacher.  She has top-notch credentials and is an expert in organ and music theory.  I am so pleased with the lessons I have received from her.  She customizes her lessons to fit the needs of each student and is a very caring and kind person. It has long been my dream to study for the AGO certificates.  I finally have the time to do that, and because of the guidance Sarah has given me to make my study more efficient, I believe I am well on my way to earning the colleague certificate from the AGO. If you are a pianist who would like to study the organ, I urge you to sign up for lessons with Sarah.  Organ study is very rewarding, and you will not be sorry that you made the effort to learn to play the organ.”

Linda Barger, organ student,Staff Accompanist and Adjunct Instructor of Organ, Bryan College Music Department

“Sarah was the most accommodating teacher! She is so knowledgeable about all kinds of organ literature. Not only a wonderful teacher, but she is a good friend. We would take time to talk about life, school, Oliver, and a wealth of other things. She pushed me to be a better organist and more importantly a better musician. She is by far one of the best!”

Joshua Bracken, organ student