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Join me on my twenty year career as a professional violinist, and life as a wife and mom of 3 as we live with faith, love and a whole lot of fun and creativity! Sophie XO
Hey everyone! Our home is full of music as you might imagine… and as a musician, you probably think that of course I would be an advocate for music education, and that’s true! I absolutely believe in music education because of the benefits I have received from my studies and my life in music… and […]
People often tell me how confident I look on stage. They ask me how I remain so calm before a show, and why I never look nervous. I usually reply that I’m only nervous if I don’t know what I’m doing (a new piece or uncomfortable situation on stage). I think for everyone, when you […]
When #MeToo broke, I didn’t feel shocked. Honestly, I almost laughed — because for women in music, none of it was news. I can’t think of a single woman in this industry who hasn’t been harassed at some point. Somewhere along the way, it just became… normal. Here’s what I’ve learned: watch how a person […]
Why Musicians Should Stay in Shape When people think of musicians, they often envision artists immersed in the world of music and passionately expressing themselves through their chosen instruments. However, many fail to realize the physical toll that playing an instrument can take on the body. Holding an instrument for long periods in particular […]
Last month, I had the opportunity to perform at the Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary. Performing for little ones has always been close to my heart — I can’t wait to be a mum one day. Performing for little ones who are sick, though, is heartbreaking. I’m so grateful to be able to bring some […]
