Deborah Smith
Honorary Life Member of Kodály Australia; B Mus (Dist); Grad Dip Teach; A Mus A (Clarinet); ATCL (Piano)
Deborah Smith has forged a vital role in the advancement of the Kodály method in Secondary Schools throughout Victoria and is a respected authority in regard to using the tools of the Kodály approach for classroom music teaching and aural training.
She has been an active educator and leader in a variety of settings and schools across Australia, pioneering immersive aural programs for K-12 students that were successfully embedded within the music curriculum.
In addition to her extensive experience as a leading educator, lecturer and author, she has been a key contributor to the development of the Kodály Secondary Teacher Training Courses in Victoria, and continues to be a knowledgeable and dedicated lecturer for KMEIA Vic.
Since 2001, Deb has been Managing Director of Deborah Smith Music, providing outstanding support and resources for teaching music literacy, aural training and performance analysis. The resources available to the sector are sequential and rigorous – a comprehensive program for teaching music literacy. This work enables Deb to provide critical support for students and their teachers to keep making wonderful music.