Welcome!
Stephanie Mae is a passionate and veteran music educator, pianist, and the founder of Stephanie’s Music Studio in Medicine Lodge, Kansas. With over 40 years of experience in music education, she has dedicated her life to nurturing a love of music in students of all ages and abilities.
Since opening her private studio in 1981, Stephanie has provided personalized instruction in piano, voice, guitar, and ukulele, incorporating technology, creativity, and joy into every lesson. She specializes in early childhood music education and has been a certified WunderKeys, JoyTunes, and KeyNotes Music teacher—approaches that support both individual progress and group collaboration.
In addition to her studio work, Stephanie has more than two decades of classroom experience teaching K–12 vocal and instrumental music across several Kansas school districts. She has also worked at the collegiate level as a music director and accompanist at Pratt Community College.
Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Northwestern Oklahoma State University and a Master of Music Education from Wichita State University. She is an active member of NAfME (National Association for Music Education) and continues her professional growth through webinars, courses, and national events. She is the author of “Stand Up, Sit Down, Sing!”, a resource for preschool music educators, and has presented nationally on teaching piano to young children.
An accomplished accompanist and performer, Stephanie has played for choirs, soloists, musicals, churches, and community theater. Her musical journey has included the honor of performing with country artist Martina McBride and contributing to the Medicine Lodge Indian Peace Treaty Pageant, a tradition close to her heart.
Stephanie believes music education fosters discipline, confidence, and creativity. Whether working with a preschooler or an adult learner, her goal is to make music engaging, meaningful, and fun.
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Call (620) 213-3178 or fill out the registration form to begin your musical journey with Stephanie’s Music Studio.