Background

Sophia Vu teaches out of her private studio in Fremont, CA. She earned her Bachelors of Music degree at San Jose State University and her Masters of Music degree at Holy Names University in piano pedagogy. During her training at San Jose State University, she was also a member of the university's Concert Choir and Women's Chorus, studied music composition under Dr. Brian Belet and Dr. Pablo Furman, and took courses for string instruments, guitar, trumpet, and trombone. From 2013 - 2014, she served as a Teacher's Assistant at SJSU for a group keyboard course.

With over ten years of experience, Sophia teaches piano, music theory, and music composition from her home in central Fremont, CA. Her students participate in annual exams and festivals associated with the Music Teachers of California Association Certificate of Merit (TM) program as well as her studio's student recitals.

Teaching Style

Energetic, positive, and encouraging -- she likes to teach with a smile and keep her classes upbeat but focused. She understands that the student must feel good about his/her progress in order to maintain the excitement and passion for learning music. Though having fun with the piano is important, she still teaches with structure and stresses on building a solid foundation of the basics. She highly encourages her students to participate in the recitals that are held 1-2 times a year to build performance confidence.