Private Voice Studio

The new 12-week session is set to begin during the week of January 25 and will conclude during the week of April 26 (no lessons March 29-April 3 for Spring Break).

Ms. Murphy will teach 30 minute private lessons on Mondays starting at 3 PM.

PRICE RATES per session for Ms. Murphy (master teacher) is $420 for 12 lessons if paid in full by January 25, or $440 if paid in 2 equal installments ($220 on January 25 and March 1).

Miss Lauren will teach 30 minute lessons on Tuesdays starting at 4 PM and on Saturdays starting at 9 AM.

PRICE RATES per session for Miss Lauren are $264 for 12 lessons if paid in full by January 26/30 or $280 if paid in 2 equal installments ($140 on January 26/30 and March 2/6).

LESSONS CAN BE SCHEDULED NOW by calling 630-665-7464 or emailing everybodyshines@sbcglobal.net.

Elizabeth Murphy - Master Teacher

Elizabeth Murphy holds a Masters Degree in voice performance from Northwestern University.  She has performed both operatically and in recital with The Blossom Festival, Ohio; Chautauqua Opera, New York; and The Britten Pears Institute, England.  Locally, she has performed with Chicago Opera Theater, DuPage Opera Theater, Illinois Opera for the Young, Chamber Opera, and Light Opera Works.  Equally comfortable in concert she has been a frequent guest soloist with The New Philharmonic, Wheaton Symphony, and DuPage Chorale.  Elizabeth is proud to have been involved in music education for more than 20 years involving students aged 13 to senior citizen.  She has taught privately, musical directed, conducted choirs and adjudicated vocal competitions and festivals.  The last 14 years have primarily been spent as a faculty member with the College of DuPage.  There, she not only teaches private voice lessons, but also teaches beginning and advanced voice performance classes and Music Appreciation.  Elizabeth makes her home in Wheaton with her husband and three children.     


LAUREN HALLBERG - Student Teacher

Lauren Hallberg is a 3rd year vocal performance major, persuing her studies at Wheaton College. Lauren is currently training under Wheaton College’s professor of Voice and Opera, Dr. Sarah Holmen. Lauren is a seasoned performer in her own right, especially enjoying musical theater. She was honored as champion of the Kane County Talent Competition in 2007, and won the Elgin Community College “Idol” contest recently. Lauren aspires to continue to perform while inspiring young, budding Rising Stars® to follow their dreams.

We look forward to introducing Lauren to our young performers at Rising Stars® and we know she will be a great resource and leader to the beginning and intermediate voice student, or for those who want “practical” training for upcoming auditions, interviews, or performing experiences.