Margaret Rose Martin 11 February, 1935 – 30 March, 2024

Lesley Beale

Margaret Martin was our neighbor just down the street in the 1960s and 70’s when we were children growing up in Findon. When I was about 7 years old I went with Margaret to see the movie ‘ the sound of music’ at the Lockleys theatre. Soon after that I was allowed to start piano lessons. I was keen but I had to practice on a harmonium pedal organ ( which was the wrong technique for piano) However I learnt the language of music well from Margaret and completed Grade 4 AMEB theory exams by the time I was 12 years old. I have had two other piano teachers following on from Margarets teaching but I realize her grounding in music reading and theory and performance have been the underpinning of my own teaching. Our Piano Pedagogy comes From Margaret’s teacher at Adelaide Teachers college - enforcing 3 hours practice a day. Many other student of this teacher are equally wonderful musicians and teachers but his name escapes me at the moment. It has been a wonderful honor to have had the beautiful influence of Margaret’s teaching on my life and my music skill. She was a cherished family friend who we will never be forgotten and I look forward to seeing her again in glory in heaven. With fondest memories Love from Lesley Beale nee Johncock