Piano with Sophia L.

Classical pianist Sophia has performed throughout the United States in recitals and concerts since the age of five. With a repertoire encompassing solo and chamber works in such composers as Bach, Mozart, Chopin, Debussy, and Prokofiev, Sophia has appeared in solo and duo recitals at Northwestern University (Illinois), and was a featured soloist with the El Camino Youth Symphony and the Saratoga Symphony Orchestra (California). She has performed in concerts and master classes as a participant in a number of music festivals including the Music@Menlo Chamber Music Festival (California), the Edward Auer Piano Workshop (Indiana), and the Adamant Music School (Vermont). An award-winning performer, Sophia has received top prizes in piano competitions. She won first prizes in both the Thera Rabinowitch Piano Competition as well as the Marilyn Mindell Piano Competition. She was also a two-times United States Open Music Competition gold medalist in concerto and showcase solo categories, and a three-times alternate winner in the Music Teachers' Association of California Solo and Concerto Competitions. Sophia began her piano studies at the age of five with Anna Semyanovsky. She attended Northwestern University and studied piano with Sylvia Wang, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Piano Performance as well as a minor in Economics in June 2020. She went on to receive her master’s degree in Piano Performance at Peabody Conservatory in May 2022 under the guidance of Steven Spooner. She has appeared in master classes with artists such as Richard Goode, Wu Han, Christopher Elton, and Yoshikazu Nagai, and has received private instruction from artists such as Jerome Lowenthal, Edward Auer, Alan Chow, and Logan Skelton. Sophia is currently pursuing a Graduate Performance Diploma at Peabody Conservatory. In addition to performing, Sophia has been teaching piano since 2012. She received piano pedagogy instruction from Marcia Bosits at Northwestern University. Sophia currently runs a piano studio at the Baltimore School of Music. ***** My goal is to educate each student in the knowledge, skills, and understanding necessary to create music through the piano. Through the study of technique, sight reading, and theory, students will learn how to approach the music and how to play effectively. I aim to promote enjoyment in music as well as self-expression, while helping each student to achieve their highest musical potential. Students are expected to have lessons once a week. Beginner (1-2 years): 30-minute lesson Elementary (3-4 years): 45-minute lesson Intermediate/Advanced (5+ years): 60-minute lesson Students must have a full-size (88 weighted keys) digital or acoustic piano for regular practice. I will let you know which music books or scores you need to get. Lessons will be taught via Zoom. If you have any questions, hit the "Ask a Question" button above and I will respond to you within 24 hours!