Sophie Lewis is a second year masters student at the University of Denver studying musicology. Originally from Scotland, she holds a 1st Class honors degree in music from the University of Aberdeen where she completed her undergraduate studies. Her research interests include music education methods and how they relate to mental health, equity efforts in the music industry and Scottish traditional music. Sophie is fortunate enough to be supported financially in her studies by the University of Denver, the Scottish International Education Trust and the McGlashin Trust without whom this research would not be possible. Sophie is also a cellist who thoroughly enjoys ensemble performance.