E169: When the Student Becomes the Teacher: The Sarah Dover Story

In this episode of The School Run, Jane is joined by the multi-talented Sarah Dover, professional singer, teacher, and performer whose journey from a 10-year-old history-making chorister to a "weddings and events extraordinaire" is nothing short of inspiring.Jane and Sarah share a unique bond; not only did Sarah teach for Little Voices, but they both trained under the same renowned vocal coach, Jane Irwin. Sarah opens up about the highs of performing, the physical and mental battle of undergoing major spinal surgery at 16, and why she is passionate about protecting the creative spark in every child.In This Episode, we Discuss:• Breaking History: Sarah’s experience as one of the first girl choristers at Durham Cathedral in 800 years.• Resilience through Recovery: The terrifying moment Sarah lost her voice due to major spinal surgery & how she fought to get it back for Chetham’s School of Music.• The "Squiggly" Career: Transitioning from the high-pressure world of opera to building a flourishing wedding and events business.• The Creative Classroom: Why music teachers are the gatekeepers of personality in a rigid education system.• Confidence as a Tool: What it means to "sound like enough" and why you should never listen to the people who say "you can't."Connect with Sarah Dover:• Instagram: @sarahdovermusicSupport The School Run:If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying us a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theschoolrunPodcasts for us are all about learning and sharing, of course free to listen to.We have some small costs to cover so if you would like to buy us a virtual cup of tea /coffee when we are planning them out please click here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theschoolrun\Get In Touch: Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials @‌theschoolrun_official / @‌mrsjanejames on Instagram, or search and follow Jane James on Facebook. We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at [email protected]: For information on Jane’s company Little Voices head to http://www.littlevoices.org.uk⁠⁠@littlevoiceslimitedYou will often hear references to The Olive Jar to find out more follow @theolivejarcoursewww.theolivejar.online‌Disclaimer: All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are just a mum and daughter, sharing their thoughts and chatting with guests that we really respect and sharing our personal stories and insights. Please seek professional advice if you need it.This episode is edited by Mike Roberts of Making Digital Real