“Follow your
bliss and the universe will open doors for you where there were only walls”
Joseph Campbell
I teach...
Clarinet,
Saxophone, Creative music making (Composition and Improvisation)
My students have said...
"Margery Smith's 'relevant to the times' approach to teaching has brought out things in my musical ability that I was told would take year to develop"
"Years after my study with Margery Smith I still benefit from her intuitive understanding fo music and instrumental technique"
"Margery Smith is an encouraging, patient and dedicated teacher. Under her guidance, I built up my confidence as a performer and musician"
My aims as a
teacher…
To foster
individual creativity…creativity is the core of my teaching practice
My philosophy as a
teacher is to explore and facilitate the musical potential that exists in all
people. I work as a mentor with my students, developing creative solutions to
musical problems.
Teaching Strengths
Developing
efficient practice techniques
Creating your
own great sound
Developing your
musical understanding, that 'aha' moment!
Teaching
experience includes...
The Australian
Institute of Music-Head of Classical Performance
The University
of Newcastle-Lecturer in Clarinet & Saxophone
Sydney
Conservatorium of Music-Lecturer in Clarinet & Saxophone
Barker College
Workshops in
improvisation and creative music making
Performance
experience includes...
Principal
Clarinet-Orchestra Victoria
Associate
Principal Clarinet-The Australian Opera & Ballet Orchestra
Associate
Principal Clarinet-Sydney Symphony
Chamber music,
including Continuum Sax, The Seymour Group
