Information About Sofia - Chelsea teacher

Personal Description:

Dr Sofia has become one of the most sought-after artists of her generation. Born in Ukraine, Sofia moved to the U.K to study at the Purcell School of Music, completing her undergraduate at the Royal Academy of Music in London, and her masters and doctorate degrees at McGill University’s Schulich School of Music in Montreal, Canada. Sofia made her orchestral debut with the Ternopil Symphony Orchestra in 2014. She has performed as a soloist and a chamber musician in Ukraine, Italy, Slovenia, Poland, China, Canada, France, the United States, and the United Kingdom, including performances at Giuseppe Tartini’s house in Slovenia, the Parliament building in London, and Carnegie Hall in New York. She was the principal violinist of the Nouvelle Génération Orchestra in Montreal and frequently performed with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra during the seven years she resided in Canada. In 2023, Sofia was the recipient of McGill University’s Graduate Excellence fellowship award, the Heinz Saueressig award for academic excellence, and the Josephat Jean Foundation’s doctoral award.

Tutoring Experience:

Sofia’s successful teaching career spans over twelve years. She has taught privately since 2012, has worked at the Rachmaninoff Music Academy in London, been employed by McGill University in Canada from 2022-2024 teaching undergraduate/masters violinists, coaching chamber groups, and leading orchestral sectionals. Sofia has been invited to teach masterclasses in the United States, Canada, Poland, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom, teaching students of all levels and ages.

Tutoring Approach:

Her teaching philosophy is centred around cultivating a love for music, while developing a strong technical foundation. She believes in tailoring her approach to each individual student's needs to help them achieve their goals, reaching their full potential. Placing a lot of importance on technique, she also works with each student to improve their solfeggio, aural, and sight reading skills.