Tim Schaefer is an avid musician with a vision to help students reach their musical goals.  He enjoys giving students the tools they need to start a band, prepare for college or simply have fun playing their favorite tunes.  Tim plays guitar, violin, mandolin, piano, bass and harmonica.  Did we mention he's also a vocalist?  Tim enjoys writing, singing and playing in the band Red Wood Rising.  Red Wood Rising has played gigs in many states including Colorado, Missouri and Kansas.  In Boston they were a featured performing group alongside Jars of Clay, Newsboys and Third Day.  An ORU graduate, Tim holds a degree in  Guitar Performance with violin as his secondary instrument.  Tim is happily married to pianist and flutest, Charissa, who is also an ORU music grad.