MICHAEL FRANCIS SMITH
Educator | Songleader | Songwriter | Composer | Author | Speaker
* Author of The Power of Participation: Discover What Matters
* Creator of the It's Time to Play Series
Coming Soon
The Power of Participation: Discover What Matters
It's never been easier to watch others doing things we have imagined doing ourselves. The Power of Participation: Discover What Matters invites us to move beyond the screen, step into experiences that matter, and discover who we are becoming. When participation becomes optional, choosing it becomes essential.
It's Time to Play
Curriculum for Beginning Band, Strings, Recorder and Ukulele. This innovative, sound-first approach helps students develop musical skills and literacy through singing, playing, improvising, and creating, while naturally adding notation. Strengthens auditory readiness and retention and complements traditional methods.
Learn more. Available at J.W. Pepper and on this website.
Speaking and Presentations
Today, I travel across the country speaking about participation, belonging, and creativity. For speaking engagements and inquiries, please contact me.