Our Mission

The Songbird’s mission is to make private music lessons accessible through scholarships and community support.

Through donor support, The Songbird enriches our community’s musical landscape by awarding scholarships that cover the cost of private music lessons for students. By partnering with local music teachers, The Songbird ensures that musicians—regardless of economic background—have the opportunity to pursue mentorship tuition-free.

The Songbird was founded by Anna Chenoweth Lipinski, a dedicated flute teacher and proud Norman resident with a deep love for music and community. After years of working with students both privately and through public school band programs, Anna began to notice a recurring challenge—many talented and eager students were unable to continue private lessons due to financial barriers. Determined to bridge that gap, Anna created The Songbird.