Welcome to the Schaefer Piano Studio~Now enrolling students for the Summer and Fall 2025! Call (919) 942-6536 or click on "contact me" above to email me directly for more details and to schedule a free in-studio interview~
Frances Heutte Schaefer, BM (1982), MM (1984), MTNA Permanent National Certification (completed 2006), 40+ years experience ~ All ages and levels
COVID/Illness protocols: Although COVID is not as much of a threat as it has been, I am still masking for the in studio lessons. I am not currently requiring students to mask. If anything changes I have small sized/adult sized masks available. I also request that any potential students have their vaccinations including COVID-19 up to date.
Studio phone number (919) 942-6536 with a digital answering machine: leave a message anytime, with your name, the student's name and age, a good contact number and I will call you back to set up an interview at no charge~
Email: schaeferpianostudio@fastmail.fm To easily send me an email please click on CONTACT ME at the top of this page.
Curriculum
Welcome to the Schaefer Piano Studio! I follow a balanced curriculum which includes basic skills, repertoire, ensemble and creative work. I teach using a classical emphasis but enjoy exploring other styles. I have a 6'1" Kawai grand piano and recently purchased a NORD Grand which has excellent piano touch and sounds and also a wide array of synth sounds. I offer:
- weekly private lessons
- periodic playing classes
- participation in studio recitals and special programs*
- performance festivals and competitions; recitals*
*Depends on the needs and interests of the student
WHAT DO I OFFER IN THE LESSONS?
- repertoire study: mainly classical but some popular, jazz styles
- music reading skills
- practice techniques
- creative work and beginning improvisation
- ensemble playing
- music history/listening to and learning about classical but also many genres of music
Education/Awards/Experience:
Freelance Music Teacher and Pianist, Chapel Hill, NC, 1987-present.
Faculty Instructor, Creative Arts Program, Bowling Green State University, 1982-1987.
Master of Music in Piano Performance and Pedagogy, Bowling Green State University (BGSU) Ohio, 1984.
Full Assistantship Teaching Private and Group Piano, BGSU, 1982-1984.
Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, UNC-Chapel Hill, 1982.
Elected to Phi Beta Kappa, UNC-CH, 1982.
Membership and Certifications:
Member Chapel Hill Music Teachers Association (CHMTA), 1987- present
Member Durham Music Teachers Association (DMTA), January 2012-present
MTNA Permanent National Certification (Permanent Professional Certificate), obtained 2006.
MTNA National Certification renewed 1996, 2001, 2006.
Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), National Certifcation, obtained 1991.
North Carolina Music Teachers Association (NCMTA), Standard Certification, transferred 1987.
Member North Carolina Music Teachers Association (NCMTA), Chapel Hill 1987-present
Member Ohio Music Teachers Association (OMTA), 1984-1987.
Ohio Music Teachers Assiciation, Standard Certification, obtained 1986.
Member Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), joined 1984.
Schaefer Piano Studio
Frances Heutte Schaefer
Teacher/Freelance Pianist
schaeferpianostudio@fastmail.fm
Address:
805 Tinkerbell Rd. Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Located in East Chapel Hill close to:
- University Place
- Eastgate Crossing
- Ephesus Elementary School
- 15-501/Patterson Place (Durham)
- Creekside Elementary School
(Durham County)
Studio/work phone: (919) 942-6536
I have a digital voicemail machine please leave a message anytime.
Please include your name and contact number with a brief message and I will get back to you ASAP!
Instruments:
- Kawai 6'1'' grand piano
- NORD Grand w/ 2 large speakers, touch sensitive keys, many synth capabilities
- Theremini instrument, a smaller version of the classic Theremin made by the Moog Music Factory in Asheville, NC
- High grade rhythm instruments
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