About your instructor
Elizabeth Raihala
Vocalist & Pianist, is a graduate of the College of St. Scholastica with a degree in Music Education, with an emphasis on vocal and choral music, and a minor in psychology. Along with over 30 years of piano, voice and classroom teaching experience, she is active in Music Ministry and choral activities. She enjoys helping her students foster a life-long love of music, and have had many students win MMTA, MTNA competitions, as well as pursuing music in college and beyond.
Liz’s professional affiliations presently include serving as Secretary of the Duluth Music Teachers Association, (which is affiliated with the National Federation of Music Clubs), and as District Contest Chairperson, State Voice contest Chair for the Minnesota Music Teachers Association.
Liz is nationally certified through the Music Teachers National Association and is a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing.
Liz is also available for playing and or singing at weddings, funerals or other special events.
We Have A Music Technology Lab and a recording studio! Available for use either prior to your lesson time or immediately after your lesson.
The technology lab consists of a computer complete with music tutorial software that will help drill students with the basics such as note reading, rhythm, intervals, chords, theory, etc.
The programs are in arcade format, so it’s quite fun to “play”. The computer is connected by midi to the 88-weighted key Casio keyboard, which has earphones and many fun sounds to play!
Did you know?
That music education has been
linked to:
- Self discipline
- Stress relief
- Enhanced concentration skills
- Patience
- Sense of accomplishment
- Playing a musical instrument
- has also been linked to
- brain development
- Higher scores on tests in math science and engineering
- Higher SAT test scores improvement in the brain’s neural circuitry
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NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS
Lessons are available by appointment.
Call now 218.525.2379
Calendar of Events
November 12
MMTA Ensemble Festival
November 21 – 25
Thanksgiving Break No Lessons
December 3
MMTA Exams & Music Bridges
December 21 - January 3
Christmas Break No Lessons
January 21 MMTA District Contest
February 20 - 24
Group Lesson Week (no regular lessons)
February 25
MMTA Final State Voice Contest
& Performance Festival
March 3 & 4
NFMC Festival
March 10 - 11
MMTA Final State Piano Contest
April 9 - 13
Spring Break No Lessons
May 5
MMTA Exams & Music Bridges
May 29
ERMS Spring Recital
CurriculumThe curriculum consists of the following: Weekly private lessons (with the exception of breaks and group lesson weeks).
Tuition year
Voice and Piano lessons will begin the week of
September 12, 2011 through May 25, 2012
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Voice & Piano Lessons
Beginner thru Early Advanced
Students are welcomed to a positive learning environment that promotes creativity, music appreciation, technique and fun!
What services are provided?
Elizabeth Raihala Music Studio offers weekly private 30, 45 or 60 minute sessions during the tuition year.
Audition CD’s for college
Vocal Instruction / Coaching
Piano Instruction, all ages
Piano Accompanying
Group lessons
Performances
Summer lessons:
are available by appointment.
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