The addition of Dr. Smith to our team of instructors is driven by Musical Chairs' ongoing to commitment to providing teaching resources to meet the evolving needs of our students.  Musical Chairs' Mission is focused on providing highly individualized music instruction for children and adults.  Whether a student is pursuing music on a recreational basis or looking toward a music focus in high school or college and beyond, we are dedicated to providing resources to support your needs.  

Cameron Smith has over 20 years of experience teaching piano.  He received his Bachelor of Music Degree from the University of Michigan, his Master’s of Music from the Cleveland Institute of Music and his Doctor of Musical Arts Degree from Rice University. All of his degrees are in piano performance. Dr. Smith is currently a faculty member at Loyola University Chicago. Since moving to Chicago, he has also been a faculty member at Wunder Studios Performing Arts Conservatory in Park Ridge.  In 2007 and 2008 he served as one of the judges for the Chicago Steinway Young Artist’s Competition which is known for recognizing exceptional musical talent in Chicago area youth.  

Dr. Smith accepts dedicated students who are geared toward student achievement and swift progress. Regular 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. Serious attention is given to technique including 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.  Many of Dr. Smith’s students have received 1^st place awards in local competitions, been featured on radio and television programs as well as gone to high school and college music programs.

Extraordinary talent and hard work paid off as Mr. Smith made his debut appearance with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra when he was nineteen years old. 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.