Maryliz Smith

Maryliz Smith is a composer, pianist, and teacher who utilizes a variety of methods in both her composing and teaching to bring out the best of her own and her students' creativity and music. She helps guide her students to find their unique voice, whether they are performing music written by others or improvising, on the piano or other instruments. Her own compositions encompass piano and organ works and chamber music, and are personally expressive in a way that transcends traditional styles. Rather than performing in typical venues and programs, she has developed presentatio...