Sophia S.
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About Sophia S.
My name is Sophia, and I am currently pursuing a Master's degree at Juilliard in Violin Performance.I have over 10 years of experience teaching violin and music theory. I play concerts regularly and love sharing my passion for music with audiences and students alike. Come hear me perform, and take a trial lesson! Feel free to contact me with any questions and visit my website at sophia szokolay.com
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Practice Coach
Sep 2020 - PresentOpportunity Music Project
At Opportunity Music Project, I coach violin students once a week on thei technique, repertoire and orchestra music. In our coachings we practice together, I share helpful practice tips nd answer any questions the student has.
Group Violin Lessons
Jul 2020 - PresentArt Strollers Academy
At Art Strollers, I teach a group violin beginner class called Violin Virtuosos. The class meets for 30 mins once a week and focuses on the basics, including music reading and aural skills.
Morse Fellowship Teaching Artist
Sep 2019 - PresentThe Juilliard School
As a Morse Fellow, Sophia teaches group violin lessons twice a week to 5th graders at a public school in Harlem.
Orchestral and Chamber Coach
Jan 2016 - Jun 2019New England Conservatory Preparatory School
At NEC Prep, Sophia was an orchestral student manager, senior orchestral coach, chamber music coach, mentor and adjudicator for four years. She worked closely with conductors David Loebel and Marta Zurad, teaching and coaching students ages 7 to 18.
Education
Master of Music
Sep 2019 - PresentJuilliard
Bachelor of Music
Sep 2015 - May 2019New England Conservatory
Languages
English
Fluent / Native Proficiency
French
Fluent / Native Proficiency
Awards
Borromeo Guest Artist Award, 2018
Dec 2018Borromeo String Quartet
Bronze Medal
May 2017Fischoff International Chamber Music Competition
First Prize
Apr 2017Plowman Chamber Music Competition
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