Sophie D.

I am a dynamic, collaborative and highly professional musician and teacher with a love of communication, be that through composition, performance or teaching. As a composer, pianist and violinist, my musical experiences are diverse, including performances or premieresat the Hammersmith Apollo, 100 Club, Southbank Centre and Bruno Walter Auditorium. My work includes vocal, instrumental and electronic compositions fusing multiple genres and influences, including my home culture and my time living overseas in Hanoi, Vietnam and now in Brooklyn, New York. Core Skills: -Passionate and experimental composer and arranger producing vocal, chamber, electronic and orchestral works -Explorative and collaborative performer and improviser, playing in solo, chamber and orchestral settings as well as multi-disciplinary and electronic performances -Clear, kind and enthusiastic collaborator who thrives in a team environment as well as working well indenpendently -Organized and professional person with extensive experience working in music notation software (Dorico, Sibelius) and DAWs (Ableton, Audacity, Reaper) -Creative thinker and problem solver; I excel at designing engaging, exciting and flexible curriculum, and finding solutions to challenges -Highly experienced and supportive teacher across a wide range of ages and levels