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Marilea Smith is a graduate of Miami University, in Oxford, Ohio (1984), where she received her Bachelors Degree in Music Education with a piano concentration. She received her Masters in Science of Education from the University of Dayton in 1997 and continues to study music courses for continued education. She is the vocal director at Ankeney Middle School in Beavercreek, Ohio where she directs the 6th, 7th and 8th grade choirs and teaches music appreciation. She also gives private lessons in voice and piano.
Marilea has dedicated her life to music in the form of teaching in the public schools in Ohio and performing both solo and in various local Dayton bands. She and her husband, Steve play and record at home on their home recording studio in their spare time.
Marilea tries to teach and play music with the same love and enthusiasm that she feels for it. "Music has brought me through a lot of trials and tribulations in my life, and while I feel restless and unfulfilled with the fact that I haven't peaked in reaching my potential in a performance medium, I am 100% dedicated to helping others realize the power of music in communication and becoming in touch with ones' emotions and spirituality."
Marilea married local area musician, Steve Smith, and hopes to finally complete her life's goals in recording and playing. "I would like to thank my husband for pushing me to proceed forward, and reminding me of the most important thing in the world, to be the best that you can possibly be and not settle for LESS!
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