Dr. Cameron Smith

 

Teaching Credentials

Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Piano Performance - Rice University
Master of Music Degree in Piano Performance - Cleveland Institute of Music
Bachelor of Music Degree in Piano Performance - University of Michigan

Judge for Chicago Steinway Young Artist’s Competition - 2008
Judge for Chicago Steinway Young Artist’s Competition - 2007

Current Faculty Member: Loyola University Chicago

Cameron has over 20 years of experience teaching piano and has maintained a private studio throughout. During his years at Rice University, Cameron taught piano to university students as part of a graduate teaching assistantship award. He was also a faculty member of the Michael P. Hammond Preparatory Program from 2003-2006, and since moving to the Chicago area, was a facutly member at Wunder Studios Performing Arts Conservatory in Park Ridge.

 

Student Achievements

Accepted to university undergrate programs in music.

Success in competitions with first-place winners.

Students have been featured on radio and TV.

 

Performance Credentials

Cameron Smith has performed in France, Germany, England, Bulgaria, Brazil, and across the U.S. He has performed in Buntrock Hall at Chicago's Symphony Center, at Orchestra Hall in Detroit with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, at Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor, MI, at the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, at Ames Auditorium, Lighthouse International in New York City, and in recital at the Phillip's Collection in Washington D.C. He has been heard live on Detroit's WQRS 105.1 FM, Cleveland's WCLV 104.9 FM, and on "The Front Row" KUHF 88.7 FM, Houston. Cameron maintains an active concert schedule, and also provides performance opportunities in recitals for his students.

 

Piano Lessons with Dr. Smith

Lessons are geared toward student achievement and swift progress. Regular and dedicated practice is expected and necessary for the student to improve. Effective methods of practice are taught in the lessons, and specific and detailed instructions are given on how to learn music quickly and efficiently.

Correct technique is taught - how to sit and address the keyboard properly, how to build finger strength and dexterity, and how to play with power but without excessive tension. Scales and arpeggios are taught to all students in addition to their pieces. As well, some theory and basic music history will be taught along as part of the musical learning process.

 

Cameron Smith is currently accepting dedicated students in the Chicago area.
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