Music

Private Voice Lessons

January 1st - December 31st

Elizabeth Hawksford Schaefer will offer private voice lessons for all age levels, from children to adults. Her instruction centers around the individual needs of her students. She strives to teach students how to sing using a free and efficient means of voice production, while gaining a greater appreciation and understanding of the singing tradition.

Schaefer has been teaching voice lessons for the last seven years. She has taught privately in Hudson, Roseville, Shoreview, and Maplewood, and, at Burnsville High School and Stillwater Area High School. She also taught general music and voice lessons at the Hudson Middle School.

Schaefer received her master’s in vocal performance from the University of Minnesota. During her tenure at the U of M she earned a certificate in vocal pedagogy, which required special coursework in the science and art of teaching singers. Her bachelor’s degree is in music education from the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point.

For further information, contact Teddy at 715/386-2305, ext. 101 or by email, info@thephipps.org

Private String Lessons

January 1st - December 31st

Private violin and viola lessons for students ages seven through adult will be offered throughout the year.

Sarah Bertsch has taught violin and coached ensembles for the past 13 years. Previous positions include Northwestern College, Wooddale School of Music, Friendship School of Music, and Minnehaha Academy. She received her M.A. from St. John’s University and her B.A. from St. Olaf College.

For further information on violin lessons, contact Bertsch at 715/381-5735.