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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
This past Saturday marked a magical milestone with the launch of The Music Thief at Once Upon a Bookstore in Kelowna. This wasn’t just a book launch; it was a celebration of self-expression, creativity, and the beautiful diversity within us all. I’m thrilled to share a video recap of the event with you — check […]
Hey everyone! So last year, I changed my stage name, which many of you know. Some of you guys still know me as Sophie Serafino and that’s cool, I used that name for a long time. In changing my name back to my maiden name – my birth name of Armstrong (Scottish), I became more […]
Hey guys! From the moment I had my first child, I felt the instinct, to sing to him. The same with my daughter as well. I have always sung songs to them almost every night. I think it’s very natural, and I’m certainly not alone! No matter how you sing, your baby will know your […]
Firstly, congrats on choosing an AMAZING instrument! Learning to play the violin is a long rewarding journey, and mine, has been full of joy, creativity, tears, hard work, and the thrill of performing on stage. Everyone’s journey is different, and I wish you luck on yours!
I’m so excited to share a new video with you today! Covers aren’t usually my thing, but over the last little while I’ve filmed a few exclusively for my YouTube channel — including one you all voted for. This one might be my favourite yet, filmed in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, with peaks stretching […]
Hey guys! Last night, I performed at the top of the Banff Gondola, and wow, was it an amazing experience! I arrived for a special event, and wow was the ride up the mountain beautiful and a little scary at the same time! I have to admit, my violin didn’t love the air pressure up […]
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 […]
KISSED BY THE MOON! OUT TODAY! As a new mother, Violinist Sophie Serafino has created an album of relaxing lullabies for her own child and parents and children everywhere. With familiar favourites like Brahms, Mozart, to her own compositions, this is a delightful collection of melodies. Available on Apple Music & everywhere music is sold. […]
