When you choose to take lessons at MSM, you are part of something bigger!
Who we are:
Work
We hire only the best area teachers. We give all our teachers the flexibility to handle their own lesson scheduling and we pay a competitive wage!
Diversity
We welcome ALL students. We teach music using Suzuki AND traditional methods. We believe music doesn't have borders or age barriers.
Financial Aid
We spend the majority of our time working to make it possible for every student to learn regardless of their economic situation. From scholarships to state and local partnerships, we can make YOUR lessons happen.
Partnerships
We cultivate relationships within southwestern MN sending our teachers to communities in need of music instruction.
MSOM Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide excellent music instruction to students of every age and level of ability regardless of their economic situation, facilitating their goals, and encouraging each to share their gifts within the community they live.
Executive Director
Contact for help with ALL general questions
Program Coordinator
Contact for help with registering
MSOM Board of Directors
Cindy Braam Gawrych, Board President
Mary Flanagan, Director, Secretary, ex officio board member
Daniel Braam, Treasurer
Craig Hanson
David Stordalen
Jenny Stratton
Amber Bentler
MSOM Teachers
Abbey Guggisberg, Voice & Piano
Anne Goedtke, Cello & Guitar
Brent Ekstrom, Cello, Saxophone, Percussion, Low Brass and Piano
Kathleen Goedtke, Suzuki Piano
Lionel Cao, Guitar
Mary Flanagan, Violin
Michelle Sedivy, Voice
Megan Wehrwein, Violin
Patti Tryhus, Violin and Viola
Thomas Fu, Piano & Guitar
MSOM Bookkeeper
Contact for help with invoicing and questions regarding payment.
The Mankato School of Music contracts our teachers out to the following partnership locations in Greater Mankato the southwestern Minnesota region! Partnerships are a exciting part of what we offer through the Mankato School of Music and we can't wait to bring music to your area!
Elmendorf Hutterite Community
Mountain Lake, MN
Altona Hutterite Community
Henderson, MN
St. Mary's Catholic School
Madelia, MN
St. Peter Community Education
St. Peter, MN
MyPlace Mankato
Mankato, MN
Partnerships help underserved communities receive the gift of music!
Work with us to bring teachers to your location!
Contact us today to see if our program
is compatible with yours and if our teachers can help meet your needs!
(507)-276-8747
WE INVITE YOU TO DONATE!!
Be part of the growth of our program as we expand in Greater Mankato to partner with more and more area schools bringing teachers to YOU to reach MORE students providing ACCESS to a greater variety of instruments and classes!
Donate to our financial aid fund to ensure that no student is turned away who might be experiencing financial hardship.
MSM is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit. Make your tax deductible donation today! Thank you!
