The String Smith Violinist from Tampa, FL

Known for his "vibrant intensity," violinist Michael L. Smith has consistently elicited superlative responses for his performances throughout Florida and the East Coast. His assertive teaching style, strong musical preference, and personality have thrilled audiences throughout Florida. Smith has served as the Associate Concertmaster for both the Imperial Symphony Orchestra and the Southeastern Symphony Orchestra. He has performed concerts in Canada, Chicago, Vermont, and France just to name a few of many places. When Smith isn't performing, he provides booking for world-reknowned artists such as Michael W. Smith, Sandy Patty, Francesca Battistelli and many more artists. Smith studied at Southeastern University majoring Violin Performance, minoring in Church Music and Theology. Smith was a scholarship recipient and a student of Annabelle Gardiner, graduate of Eastman School of Music and Associate Concertmaster of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. Smith was the Principal Violinist of the Southeastern University String Quartet, studying 19th & 20th Century literature under the instruction of Professor Ronald Gardiner, Graduate of Eastman School of Music and Principal Cellist of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. While attending Southeastern University he also receives extensive training under the instruction of Dr. Young Ah-Tak, Dr. Charles Hulin, William Goodwin, Dr. John Seybert, Dr. Daniel Gordon, Dr. Mark Belfast, Mr. Brian Blume, and Dr. Danny Tindall. As for now, Smith keeps busy as a Ministry Assistant at Family Worship Center - Located in Lakeland, Florida. Where he is a part of the Creative Team that designs and builds stage sets. He is also the Coordinator for over 800+ volunteers that serve on a monthly basis. Michael performs on a rare Giovanni Battista De Gabbrielli violin made in year 1765.