MICHAEL FRANCIS SMITH
Engaging Every Student in Making Music
Creator of the It’s Time to Play Series for Band, Strings, Recorder, and Ukulele
Mission: To engage every student in instrumental music-making through a multisensory approach designed for 100% student success.
Across the U.S., a majority of students stop playing an instrument within the first year—not due to musical ability, but due to limited aural preparation.
A researched, sound-before-sight approach offers a practical path forward.
WORK WITH MICHAEL
Consulting • Interactive Workshops • Presentations • Keynotes
"I am thrilled to endorse this innovative beginning band method book “It’s Time to Play,” which seamlessly integrates singing, playing, and solfege as the foundation for all pieces learned. The concept is brilliant, and the students absolutely love it." Stacey Faris, Orleans, MA
“Friday’s workshop on the recorder was, perhaps, the most effective and best workshop I’ve ever attended in my 35+ years of teaching music and technology.” – Michael Cushman, Dr. Lewis Libby School, ME