Micki-Lee Smith

Violin

Q. What do you love about teaching music?

“I love when I can find a song that a student really enjoys, and can get excited about playing! Its so much fun to play together when we are both really into the music. I always try to assign 'fun' songs amongst some more academic pieces, so that there is a balance. Disney music, traditional folk melodies, light jazz, fiddle music or even pop songs can be great for this!”

Micki-Lee Smith is a passionate musician who has been playing the violin for 20 years. Micki recently earned a Bachelor’s of Music Degree in Violin Performance with a Minor in Music Technology from the University of British Columbia. She has toured with the National Youth Orchestra for their Edges of Canada Tour, and Migrations Tour in Spain. In addition to her classical studies, Micki was President and Co-Founder of the University of British Columbia’s Fiddle Club, and has performed with her fiddle/jazz trio for various events in Vancouver. Micki has won many fiddle competitions across Alberta and also competed at the Canadian Grand Master Fiddle Competition in Ottawa, Nova Scotia, and Alberta. She released two folk albums as the Smith Sisters, and released her first solo EPIndigo this spring.

Micki has developed a versatile taste in multiple styles of music; from old-time fiddle to Celtic, bluegrass, jazz, folk, country, and classical. She has taught violin, piano, guitar, ukulele, and mandolin for several years. Due to her extensive background as a performer, Micki is a dynamic entertainer, and has developed great people skills and an easygoing demeanour. She interacts well with people from all walks of life and has experience teaching people from the age of 5 to 60; individually and in group settings.Micki believes in tailoring lessons to each student's needs, pulling from a variety of methods such as Suzuki and RCM, as well as incorporating ear training.  Currently Micki is completing her Masters at U of T.