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Sofia Sednef is originally a Seattle-based musician and a graduate of Seattle Pacific University with a BA in Music Performance, and is currently pursuing graduate studies in violin performance. She began her studies in violin at age seven and piano at age nine, and throughout her junior years, she received foundational, comprehensive, and rigorous education from accomplished European, classically trained instructors. Prior to her university studies, Sofia was a first violinist for the Tacoma Youth Symphony Association, where she also served as second violin principal and a violinist for one of the association’s top string quartets. While studying at Seattle Pacific University, she studied violin with Ilkka Talvi and piano with Dainius Vaicekonis. She served as concertmaster for the SPU Orchestra and was an active violinist in multiple facets of the music department, whether through performances, tutoring, collaborations, or coaching sessions. Sofia currently works as a freelance musician and instructor, and is continually working with all kinds of talented musicians in various professional and musical settings while pursuing further studies.

"Sofia is the sweetest teacher. She knows how to talk to you and encourage you. She does everything with excellence. Sofia notices the little details that I had no idea about. Her advice has really helped me improve my violin playing.