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Rita Scherer
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Biography

Rita Hawley Scherer began teaching piano as a high-school student in Independence, Missouri. She continued to pursue her love of music at the University of Kansas where she graduated with honors earning a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Piano Performance. She taught both class and private piano at Kansas University and Baker University. In addition to university-level teaching she has taught preschool through sixth grade music at Oakhill Day School in Gladstone, Missouri, and in her piano studio in Independence since 1979.

For two years Rita studied at Princeton University in early childhood music education and Kindermusik. In 2002 she earned a Master Teacher Certification which positioned her program in the top 1% of Kindermusik schools worldwide.

The Musik Connection is on the growing edge of the newest musical curriculum using state-of-the-art equipment to advance and enhance the learning process. Rita believes that all children should have the opportunity to feel the success that comes when musical instruction creates a foundation that makes a “connection” between life, learning, and a love for music.

Musik Connection 

The Musik Connection is located in Independence, Missouri. Rita Hawley Scherer founded this program in 1985. She was recognized for outstanding instruction and earned a Master Teacher Certification

The Musik Connection is directed by Rita Hawley Scherer who graduated with honors from Kansas University with a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Piano. She has taught class and private piano at Kansas University and Baker University. Mrs. Scherer received her Kindermusik Master Teacher Certification and trained in the most advanced schools of thought, the effects of music on child development and the use of electronic equipment in teaching.

For additional literature and information, please contact us.

Rita Scherer
(816) 551-9888
rita@therhapsody.com