Rebecca Jacobson has been a member of the MacPhail violin faculty for 24 years. An encouraging and positive teacher, she tailors her lessons and materials to meet each student’s unique learning style and aspirations. With the overarching goal of lifetime enjoyment in mind for every student, she challenges all of her students to surpass their own expectations, become proficient self-coaches, and work toward progressive technical and artistic goals. Her students participate in GTCYS and the Crescendo for Strings program. Former students have gone on to become violin teachers and performers.
Rebecca has been teaching for 32 years and enjoys working with students of all ages and levels, from new beginners to music majors. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in violin and vocal performance from Luther College, and a Master of Arts in Education – Music Ed from Augsburg University. Ms. Jacobson teaches orchestra in the Roseville Area Schools and is the 2026 recipient of the MNSOTA Master Teacher – School Orchestra award. She is co-founder and performer with the Twin Cities-based string ensemble Sonori Colori.