Sarah 'Roxy' Mitchell has spent 15 years touring with rock and pop bands across the UK and Europe. She is a highly sought-after session drummer and guitar tech who mentors local bands on stagecraft. She specializes in practical gear advice for working musicians and noise control for home practice.
Sarah Mitchell is the voice of the working musician. With years of experience in vans, clubs, and festivals, she knows exactly what gear survives the road and what doesn't. Her expertise is practical and hands-on, covering the essentials of being in a band—from the etiquette of joining a jam session to the 'volume wars' in rehearsal rooms. Sarah is a specialist in drums and electric guitar gear, offering definitive advice on choosing amps, setting up pedalboards for specific tones, and selecting the right sticks or picks. She understands the struggle of practicing in UK housing, writing extensively on 'silent' drum heads, low-volume cymbals, and tennis ball risers to keep the neighbors happy. Sarah also addresses the social side of music, helping teenagers find their identity through garage bands and teaching adults how to navigate the local open mic scene. Her writing is gritty, real, and focused on getting players out of the bedroom and onto the stage, equipped with the right gear and the right attitude.