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Sofiko
- Rate R2138
- Response 15h
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Students6
Number of students Sofiko has accompanied since joining Superprof
Number of students Sofiko has accompanied since joining Superprof

R2138/h
- Cello
Cello Teacher in London; professional, Individually tailored Cello Lessons. Scholarship training provided
- Cello
Lesson location
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Sofiko is a respected tutor in our community. She is highly recommended for her commitment and the quality of her lessons. A trusted partner on your learning journey.
About Sofiko
- What kind of experience do you have? Teaching: I have more than 15 years of teaching experience. Visiting cello and chamber music professor at Royal College of Music Junior Department since 2015. Pupils are laureates of international competitions. 100% successful ABRSM exam results. Successful orchestra, concerts, scholarship, audition performances. Performances with: Julian Lloyd Webber, Valentin Erben Masterclasses and lessons: Mstislav Rostropovich, Natalie Clein, Maria Kliegel, Peter Bruns, Johannes Goritzki, Andrew Ball, Dmitri Alexeev, Levon Chilingirian. Concert halls: Wigmore Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Cadogan Hall, Wagner Hall, St. James's Church Piccadilly in London, Culture Hall, President Hall and Moscow Hall in Latvia and Tbilisi State Conservatory in Georgia Competitions: 2000 National Competition in Riga, Latvia 2001 2nd International Dotzauer competition in Dresden, Germany 2001 1st International Competition “Gradus ad Parnassum†in Kaunas, Lithuania 2002 National competition “Talent of Latvia†2002 3rd International Competition “Valsesia-Musica juniors 2002†Varallo, Italy 2004 International K.Davidov competition in Kuldiga, Latvia 2005 3rd International Dotzauer competition in Dresden, Germany 2005 International A.Dombrovski competition in Latvia 2006 International instrumental competition in Kaunas 2006 National Chamber competition (duo with pianist Maija Karklina) Riga 2007 International Brahms competition in Austria 2008 International cello competition in Litz, Austria 2008 Won a Scholarship at Royal College of Music 2011 International Flame competition in France 2012 National competition Eastbourne Symphony Orchestra young musician, England 2012 International Cully Clasique Festival in Switzerland. Performance in quintet with Valentin Erben. (Berg quartet) - Do you have an up-to-date DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service, formerly CRB) Certificate? I do hold an up-to-date DBS certificate. Current member of European String Teachers Association (ESTA)
About the lesson
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Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Visiting professor at Royal College of Music Junior Department since 2015. I am a dedicated and skilled cello tutor with great experience as a solo musician. - Which subject(s) do you teach? Cello Lessons for children and beginners are fun and inspiring to keep their concentration. I do focus on individual needs of my pupils to keep good progress from lesson to lesson by developing a strong technique. We work on tone, musicality, memorisation skills, knowledge of theory and good attitude to practice. Also from the first lesson we concentrate on how to be independent and practice without the teacher. I do organise Virtuozi concerts for youth musicians every 3 months. Please check us on YouTube and Facebook (concealed information) (concealed information) - Tell me about your qualifications. Education: 2012-2014 Royal College of Music Master of Performance (MPerf). 2008-2012 Royal College of Music Bachelor of Music (BMus) under Alexander Boyarsky and Alexander Chaushian 1996-2008 Jelgava Music School and College under Irina Titarenko, Latvia - How much do you charge? My students are laureates of national and international competition and festival 2013 Bulgaria international competition. 1st prize in cello category and 2nd prize in chamber music. Katarina Khan (cello) 2018 Sutton Music Festival 1st prize, Larry Jang (Instrumental – Violoncello solo, Grade 6 & 7), 2018 Redhill and Reigate Festival – 1st prize Alexander Stevenson cello solo, 2nd prize in duo category with Mila Stevenson. 2018 Kingston Upon Thames Festival - Alicia de Silva 1st prize, cello. 2019 National Children Orchestra – Alexander Stevenson, cello. 2019 ProCorda – Alexander Stevenson, cello. 2019 National Youth Orchestra – Euna Oh, cello. 2019 Royal College of Music, Junior Department – Euna Oh, cello. 2019 Horsham Performers Platform - Larry Jang (Distinction) cello, Charlie Jang (Commended), cello. 2019 Sutton Music Festival – 1st prize Alicia de Silva, cello. 2019 Kingston Upon Thames Festival - Larry Jang (cello) 1st prize, Charlie Jang (cello). 2020 North International Music Competition – Larry Jang 2nd prize, cello. 2020 Kingston Upon Thames Festival – 1st Prize in Grade 1 category and 1st prize in beginner class for Ray-Chinh, cello. 2020 Sutton Music Festival – Distinction performance, Grade 2 and 3 class, Katherine Ajaz, cello. 2020 Sutton Music Festival – 2nd place an outstanding performance Own choice class, Katherine Ajaz, cello. 2021 London Young Musician season 3, grade 1 Gold prize for Ray-Chinh, cello. 2021 London Young Musician annual championship under 9 Silver prize Ray-Chinh, cello. 2021 Royal Academy of Music, Junior Department – Oregon Thia Gerrits, cello. 2021 Royal College of Music, Junior Department – Larry Yang, cello. 2021 Putney High School Music Festival under 9, 2nd prize Ray-Chinh, cello. 2021 moved to Oxfordshire 2023 moved to London For pupils aged 3.5-9 years I advise to arrange two 30-45min lessons per week, depending on pupil's concentration abilities. Regular everyday practice will be required. - Where do you teach? Please note I teach from home - Surbiton (additional travelling expenses applied). - When are you available? Lessons can be arranged during the weekdays or weekends. Please send your enquiry. - Which ages and levels do you teach? Any level - Which qualifications do you prepare your students for? CELLO: ABRSM Grades 1-8 Scholarships and auditions Competitions and Festivals Concerts and other public appearances arrange rehearsals with the pianist before the exams/concert/etc... - Describe your arrangements for online tutoring. Available.
Recommendations
Recommendations are written by the tutor's friends, family, and acquaintances.
She magically appeared when we thought it was time to drop learning 'cello: neither of us parents was musical, and our son had not made any progress in two years since starting his instrumental lessons. A few years forward, and our son completed Grade 8, having passed all his grades with either merits or distinctions. I cannot praise this wonderful teacher enough!
My son has been learning cello for a few years now. He has had a few teachers in the past and he really blossomed when we switched to Sofiko 4 years ago. I would thoroughly recommend Sofiko as a very attentive and thoughtful teacher, who understands children, is very flexible and is an outstanding musician.
We’ve been with this wonderful young lady for over two years now. With her help and teaching, my DD has grown a solid interest into cello, not to mention her feeling about Sofiko. Sofiko is always well prepared, patient, calm and ready to deal with any emotional disruption. The best of all is her explaination about the music piece. She would make it into a story. We were so lucky to have her.
Sofiko has been teaching my boy since he was age 6. Teaching younger children, one needs a lot of patient especially like my son who does not respond well. But Sofiko worked hard with my boy. He was very shy in the beginning but he built up his confidence through regular concerts with Sofiko. He enjoys Cello with Sofiko and his grade exam results are always distinction. He is now preparing audition for RCM Junior department. I am so happy the way Sofiko is teaching. She is very organised and her piece choices are full of variety so kids never get board. My youngest is 5 years old and started Cello with Sofiko 2 weeks ago and so far is doing good. I do strongly recommend her.
Sofiko is a highly experienced, friendly and knowledgeable cello teacher. Since starting lessons with Sofiko, my son has progressed a lot more than with his previous teachers and is enjoying his lessons enormously. Her attention to detail is incredible and she always finds the best ways to explain tricky technical points so that a 10 year old can understand. I thoroughly recommend Sofiko.
Sofiko is an outstanding music teacher on several different levels: on one hand, she is inspiring as a musician in her own right, on the other hand, she is an outstanding tutor. She is patient with children and quite focused and results-oriented at the same time. She's been teaching my children for 9 years and achieved results we've never thought possible. Highly recommended!
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- 10h: R21383
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