aretÄ“ (Greek philosophy): “The realisation of one’s highest potential…
… excellence cultivated, not possessed.”

Ella and Sarah
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About Us

Arete Music: dedicated to advancing performance practice

  • connecting musicians
  • offering targeted training
  • sharing latest research
  • invigorating performance practice

Who we are

Sarah

Sarah Mann

Ella Luhtasaari

Sarah Mann and Ella Luhtasaari have been collaborating on stage and producing professional classical singers together at the Australian National University for the past 5 years. With strong collective experience in high-level tutoring, performing and researching, they are keen to attract like-minded musicians of all instruments.

Relevant experience:

  • professional performing backgrounds – both operatic stage and concert hall
  • internationally trained vocal coaching in major operatic languages and styles
  • tertiary educators with academic profiles
  • wide experience teaching a variety of ages and stages in singing, piano and musicianship