I am a music industry professional with nearly 20 years of experience spanning the global music industry, with curriculum development. I have designed and delivered undergraduate and postgraduate music programmes, with specialist expertise in songwriting, advanced harmony, piano and vocal performance, and audio production. As Director of a London-based creative organisation, I drive day-to-day operations, governance and strategic planning. I coordinate scheduling, budgeting and cross-industry collaboration with record labels, publishers and artists, while mentoring producers, writers and artists and supporting student and professional development.…

Sarah Manovski

I am a music industry professional with nearly 20 years of experience spanning the global music industry, with curriculum development. I have designed and delivered undergraduate and postgraduate music programmes, with specialist expertise in songwriting, advanced harmony, piano and vocal performance, and audio production. As Director of a London-based creative organisation, I drive day-to-day operations, governance and strategic planning. I coordinate scheduling, budgeting and cross-industry collaboration with record labels, publishers and artists, while mentoring producers, writers and artists and supporting student and professional development.…

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I am a music industry professional with nearly 20 years of experience spanning the global music industry, with curriculum development. I have designed and delivered undergraduate and postgraduate music programmes, with specialist expertise in songwriting, advanced harmony, piano and vocal performance, and audio production.

As Director of a London-based creative organisation, I drive day-to-day operations, governance and strategic planning. I coordinate scheduling, budgeting and cross-industry collaboration with record labels, publishers and artists, while mentoring producers, writers and artists and supporting student and professional development.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Associate Lecturer & Course Writer at Academy of Contemporary Music
October 1, 2025 - October 1, 2026
Delivered undergraduate teaching in piano and music theory; authored two 10-week modules in piano and advanced harmony; developed pre-lesson materials, supported student technical development and contributed to curriculum.
Associate Lecturer – Keys & Course Module Writer at Academy of Contemporary Music, London
October 1, 2025 - Present
Deliver undergraduate-level online teaching in piano performance, advanced harmony, ensemble skills & critical review; designed and authored two 10-week course modules: Keys Technical Development 3 and Advanced Harmony 3; developed pre-lesson materials and in-class content; supported student technical development, music internship, and professional readiness.
Assistant Lecturer – Keys & Course Module Writer at Academy of Contemporary Music, London
October 1, 2025 - Present
Delivered undergraduate online teaching in piano performance, advanced harmony, ensemble skills, and critical review; designed and authored two 10-week modules; developed pre-lesson materials and post-lesson study resources; supported student technical development and professional readiness; contributed to curriculum development.
Founder & Visual Artist at Sarah Manovski Art Worldwide
January 1, 2020 - Present
Founded and scaled a successful online art business during the COVID period; produced and sold thousands of prints internationally; managed a small operations team responsible for printing, packaging, and fulfillment; established partnerships with international print providers and online retail platforms; featured in major publications; art work retailed through global brands; transitioned the business in 2025 to a fully partner-operated model to focus on music and education.
Founder & Visual Artist at Sarah Manovski Art
January 1, 2020 - Present
Founded and scaled a successful online art business during the COVID period; managed printing, packaging, and fulfillment; established partnerships with international print providers and online retail platforms; featured in major publications; transitioned to a music-education–focused model in 2025.
Songwriting Consultant at Music Gurus London
December 31, 2018 - October 7, 2025
Provided expert guidance on songwriting and starting a career in the music industry through online video communications.
Course Content Creator at Tileyard Education (Masters Degree in Music)
December 31, 2018 - October 7, 2025
Created the Commercial Songwriting Module; planned 24 x 2-hour lessons on advanced music theory, chord progression, melody, harmony, lyrics and rhythm across various genres; taught 2-3 x 2-hour classes per week.
Director at Manovski Music Ltd
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2025
Director of an independent recording studio and creative organisation, responsible for day-to-day operations, governance and strategic planning; managed scheduling and resource allocation for multiple concurrent projects; primary liaison with A&R teams, record labels, publishers, managers and accountants; oversaw budgeting, invoicing and accounts coordination; mentored producers and artists and supported student and professional development.
Course Writer & Lecturer at Tileyard Education
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Designed and authored the Commercial Songwriting module for a Masters degree; delivered undergraduate piano, theory and ensemble skills and advanced harmony teaching; created pre-lesson materials and in-class content; supported curriculum development within Europe’s largest recording studio complex; organized a week-long songwriting camp in Nashville with 50 writers/producers.
Songwriting Consultant at Music Gurus
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Provided expert one-to-one consultancy to aspiring songwriters and singers; delivered guidance on songwriting craft, creative development, and industry entry; conducted sessions remotely via online video platforms; supported artists at early and transitional stages of their careers.
Course Content Writer & Lecturer (Master’s Degree in Music) at Tileyard Education
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Designed and authored the Commercial Songwriting module for a Master’s Degree in Music; planned and delivered 24 x 2-hour sessions covering advanced harmony, melody, lyrics, rhythm, and genre analysis; taught weekly to postgraduate students; created a Beginner’s Music Theory module to support foundational learning; contributed to curriculum development within Europe’s largest recording studio complex; collaborated with housing institutions for international recognition of musicians.
Course Content Writer & Lecturer (Master’s Degree in Music) at Tileyard Education, London
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Designed and authored the Commercial Songwriting module for a Master’s Degree in Music; planned and delivered 24 x 2-hour sessions covering advanced harmony, melody, lyrics, rhythm, and genre analysis; taught weekly postgraduate classes; created a Beginners Music Theory module to support foundational learning pathways; contributed to curriculum development within Europe’s largest recording studio complex; collaborated with international musicians.
Co-Owner at Magnetic Records & The Empire Lights, Ireland
December 31, 2013 - October 7, 2025
Helped build and run a recording studio and label. Led the setup including studio design, soundproofing and mic/level testing. Served as the first point of contact for radio, media, artists and venues; ran social media campaigns; led songwriting; co-produced over 200 recordings; organized national tours and campaigns.
Co-Owner at Magnetic Records & The Empire Lights
December 31, 2013 - October 7, 2025
Helped build and run a recording studio and label; responsibilities included studio setup, soundproofing, overseeing recording sessions, and coordinating tours and campaigns.
Music Teacher & Mentor at Self-Employed (Australia & London)
January 1, 2006 - Present
Delivered individual and group tuition in piano, singing, music theory and composition; mentored a diverse client base including Grammy Award & Brit Award winners; provided specialist songwriting and artist development consultancy.
Professional Singer, Pianist & Songwriter at Worldwide / Self-Employed
January 1, 2006 - Present
Built an international recording and performing career; performed live as a solo artist to audiences up to 50,000 and TV audiences in the millions; wrote and co-produced hundreds of songs across multiple genres; extensive vocal editing, MIDI recording, and co-production; secured placements in TV and broadcast media; involved in AI vocal plugin/software development and digital production projects.
Piano, Composition, Music Theory & Singing Teacher at Self-Employed (London)
January 1, 2006 - Present
Delivered individual and group tuition to students of all ages, from beginners to advanced levels; taught piano, singing, music theory, and composition across contemporary and classical styles; worked with a diverse client base including professional musicians, actors, composers, and senior executives; adapted teaching methods to suit different learning styles and goals; built a long-term student progression through tailored lesson plans and technical development; maintained a successful self-employed teaching practice across schools and studios.
Professional Singer, Pianist & Songwriter at Worldwide
January 1, 2006 - Present
Established an international career as a recording artist, songwriter, session singer, pianist, and touring musician; performed live for audiences of up to 50,000 and TV audiences of up to 9 million; wrote and co-produced over 500 songs across multiple genres; secured music placements in television and broadcast media; collaborated with multi-million-selling songwriters, producers, and artists; recently specialized in session singing for AI voice training and digital production projects; regularly performs as a professional wedding and events singer in London.
Professional Singer, Pianist & Songwriter at Independent Artist / Self-employed
January 1, 2006 - Present
Acted as a recording artist and performer internationally; wrote and performed across multiple genres; maintained a global presence with live performances and press coverage.
Piano, Composition, Music Theory & Singing Teacher at Private Tutor – London
January 1, 2006 - Present
Teaching piano, composition, music theory and singing to students aged 3 to 78, from beginners to advanced levels. Integrates contemporary and classical styles and emphasizes vocal technique, performance and musical creativity.
Professional Singer, Pianist and Songwriter at Independent Artist / Worldwide
January 1, 2006 - Present
Professional singer, backing vocalist, session artist, recording artist and touring artist with international exposure. Written over 500 songs and earned co-writing credits with multi-million selling songwriters and producers. Performed for crowds as large as 30,000 and appeared on TV shows with audiences of up to 9 million. Specialised in vocal performance and production, AI vocal training, session vocals and vocal production with Logic Pro, Studio One and Adobe Creative Cloud.
Piano, Composition, Music Theory & Singing Teacher at London
January 1, 2006 - Present
Teaching students aged 3 to 78, from beginners to advanced; includes ongoing work in piano, composition, music theory and singing; 19 years of teaching.
Professional Singer, Pianist and Songwriter at World wide
January 1, 2006 - Present
International performer and songwriter with over 500 songs written; performed in numerous countries and collaborated with established artists; experience includes original songs that charted internationally and TV exposure.

Education

Bachelor of Music (Contemporary Performance) at Australian Institute of Music
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Bachelor of Popular Music at Queensland Conservatorium of Music (Sound Production)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
High School/College Diploma (Grade A) at QLD High School/College
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Bachelor of Music (Contemporary Performance) at Australian Institute of Music
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor of Popular Music at Queensland Conservatorium of Music (Sound Production)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
High School/College (Grade A Student) at Queensland High School & College
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Bachelor of Popular Music (Sound Production) at Australian Institute of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor of Music (Contemporary Performance) – coursework at Queensland Conservatorium of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor of Music (Honours) – in progress (Graduate Jan 2027) at Academy of Contemporary Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2027
High School Diploma; Top of Year in Mathematics and Music at Queensland High School / College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
Bachelor of Music (Honours) at University of West London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2027
TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment at Australian Adult Learning Institute
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2026
Wellbeing & Pedagogy: The Science of Wellbeing (10-week certificate) at Yale University
January 1, 2026 - June 3, 2026
Aboriginal Cultural & Community Awareness Certificate at Waly a
January 1, 2026 - June 3, 2026
Safeguarding: Keeping Children Safe in Education - Online Training at ACM
January 1, 2025 - June 3, 2026
Research Ethics Training for Academic Critical Review Research at ACM
January 1, 2026 - June 3, 2026

Qualifications

Course Content Creator for Masters Degree in Music
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Safeguarding: Keep Children Safe in Education
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026
Wellbeing & Pedagogy: The Science of Wellbeing (10-week certificate)
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026
Audio Production Courses
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026
Member of the Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM)
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026
TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2026
Wellbeing & Pedagogy: The Science of Wellbeing (10-week certificate)
January 1, 2026 - June 3, 2026
Aboriginal Cultural & Community Awareness Certificate
January 1, 2026 - June 3, 2026
Safeguarding: Keeping Children Safe in Education - Online Training
January 1, 2025 - June 3, 2026
Research Ethics Training for Academic Critical Review Research
January 1, 2026 - June 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other

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