I work as a professional violinist and violin instructor in Rochester, NY, performing with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and teaching private and group lessons at ROCmusic (a fantastic after-sc... hool community program) as well as maintaining a private studio. I also play with many other professional orchestras and chamber groups around upstate NY – I have played traditional repertoire, worked with many living composers, and even performed an immersive-theater style concert. I am a recent graduate of the Eastman School of Music, where I studied with Rochester Philharmonic concertmaster Juliana Athayde. I have taught privately for many years and I am passionate about sharing the joy of violin playing, exploring a wide variety of repertoire, and finding creative ways to learn and improve. read more

Hi, I'm Sophia! I live in Rochester, NY, where I play with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and teach private and group violin lessons. My own music education was where I learned to build collabor... ative relationships, give and receive feedback, and embrace lifelong learning – and have lots of fun! It's an honor to pass on this gift to my students. I love finding new and creative ways to share music, whether it be working with composers to bring brand new music to life or helping students work through challenges. Outside of violin, I also perform on tuba, voice, and steel drums, and outside of my work, I can be found reading science fiction, playing with animals, or enjoying live music of all kinds.read more