Lesley Smith

I am a classical/ jazz violin and piano teacher.
I'm a passionate violin and piano teacher with an Honours degree from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester having won an Associated Board of the Royal Schools scholarship for Africa at the age of seventeen. I was so fortunate to grow up in a culturally diverse and musical family, my mum and brother being professional musicians. My devoted parents were both passionate teachers and inspired me greatly.
I did my initial training up to Grade Eight in violin, piano and theory -Bulawayo Zimbabwe.
I am currently living in Cape Town.
I have had over thirty years performing and teaching experience of both children and adults. I have taught one to one and groups of students successfully.
My teaching is aimed both for the aspiring amateur and professional musician. I believe magic really happens when making music with others. Music opens great doors of opportunity, heals emotionally and changes one's mood and thus the world. It is the most powerful force in the universe in my belief. A person is never too old to learn an instrument.

I am a semi-professional cellist in Nelspruit/Mbombela, Mpumalanga for about 30 years. Teaching is a passion and I am available to teach privately. I can also organise and participate in adhoc ensembles with other local musicians for functions all over the Lowveld.

I am a professional cellist for many years. Teaching is a passion and I am available to teach privately, via Zoom, or in groups. I teach all grades.

Here is a link to a recent performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okB0r4bAx7w