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Martina Smazal

Martina Smazal

Professional Violist and Violinist with over 30 years of performing and teaching experience, Top Strings Teacher Award for the Province of Alberta in 2019 and nation-wide Finalist with Honorable Mention for the RCM's 125th Anniversary year Teacher Awards spanning all instruments. History of success with students, whether they pursue music as a profession or an ongoing hobby.

Instrument / Discipline

  • Violin
  • Viola
  • Rudiments
  • Harmony
  • History
  • Counterpoint
  • Analysis
  • Theory

Spoken languages

  • English
  • German

Specialized in

  • Youth (7-17)
  • Adults (18+)
  • Young Children (under 7)
  • Beginner/Elementary
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

Teaches At

  • Online
  • Teacher's home
  • Teacher's studio

Credentials

  • 1998 - Master of Music - UBC
  • 1996 - Bachelor of Music - University of Ottawa

Professional development

  • National Academy Orchestra of Canada - Orchestral and Chamber Music Training Program - 2000
  • National Youth Orchestra of Canada - Orchestral Training Program - 1996
  • RCM Examiner Training Program - Training to be an RCM Examiner - 2014

School Associations

  • Alberta Registered Music Teachers' Association - Provincial / State
  • Canadian Music Centre - National