Sophia Nad ia YU

Available to hire

Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Music Teacher, Composer, Arranger at Private music teacher / Paris private schools (substitute)
October 1, 2022 - Present
Private teacher for piano, guitar, bass, drums, arrangement, songwriting, singing; teaches in French and English; composes and arranges for indie films/video games
Music Teacher, Composer, Arranger at Private studio / Freelance
October 1, 2022 - Present
Private lessons for piano, guitar, bass, drums; Arrangement, Songwriting, Singing, and Theory; Composes and Arranges for indie films/video games; French and English teaching in Paris
Music Teacher, Composer, Arranger at Private teaching / Paris private schools
October 1, 2022 - Present
Private teacher; substitute for various private schools in Paris in French and English for Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Arrangement, Songwriting, Singing, and Theory. Composes and arranges for indie films/video games.
Music Teacher / Composer / Arranger (Private instruction)
May 1, 2022 - Present
Private music educator and substitute teacher in Paris teaching piano, guitar, bass, drums, sight-reading, arranging, songwriting, composing, and singing in French and English. Composes and arranges for small indie films and video games; typically jazz band or small chamber orchestra instrumentation if not MIDI.
Event Coordinator at React Presents (Chicago IL)
May 1, 2021 - May 31, 2021
Event coordination; jazz, orchestral, and electronic arrangement and composition; coordinating tours and live events
Music Teacher at Private Music School
July 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022
Taught group and private lessons in piano, guitar, theory, ukulele, and singing. Planned lessons and organized application of curriculum. Adapted teaching methods for students of different ages (from 4 years old to 65+).
Freelance Composer, Arranger, Music Teacher at Freelance / Private lessons
July 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022
Group and private lessons in piano, theory, ukulele, singing; Planned/organised lessons and curriculum; Adapted to different students (4-65+)
Composer, Arranger, Music Teacher at Freelance
July 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022
Group and private lessons in piano, theory, ukulele, singing; Planned/organized lessons and curriculum; Adapted to different students (4-65+)
Freelance Composer, Arranger, Music Teacher at Freelance
July 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022
Group and private lessons in piano, theory, ukulele, singing. Planned/organised lessons and application of curriculum; adapted to different students of all ages (4-65+).
Event Coordinator / Performer at React Presents (Chicago, IL)
July 1, 2019 - Present
Participated in live benefit concerts and events, including API Women benefit and other charity shows; organized and supported live streams and in-person performances
Box Office at React Presents
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2019
Mastered See Tickets software to quickly reduce long lines at the box office for North Coast Music Festival. Resolved challenging guest inquiries and complaints politely and efficiently. Acted as security preventing entry to attendees without tickets.
Administrative / Box Office / SeeTickets at Bach to Rock Music School (Chicago, IL)
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2019
Mastered SeeTickets software to quickly reduce long lines at box office; Admin work for North Coast Music Festival, Mamby on the Beach, Lollapalooza, Riot Fest, and others
Music Teacher at Bach to Rock Music School
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2019
Teacher at Bach to Rock Music School (Chicago IL); mastered SeeTickets software to reduce long lines; admin work for major events (North Coast MF, Mamby on the Beach, Lollapalooza, Riot Fest, and others)
Music Teacher / Admin at Bach to Rock Music School (Chicago, IL)
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2019
Taught music; Admin duties including mastery of SeeTickets software to reduce box office lines; Supported admin for major events (North Coast MF, Mamby on the Beach, Lollapalooza, Riot Fest, and others)
Music Teacher (Bach to Rock Music School) at Bach to Rock Music School
September 1, 2017 - June 30, 2019
Mastered SeeTickets software to quickly reduce long lines at box office. Worked in admin for North Coast MF, Mamby on the Beach, Lollapalooza, Riot Fest, and others.
Performer / Composer at Cold Beaches
September 1, 2016 - Present
Composes and arranges albums; performs on North America tours for up to 4 months at a time. Works as a lyricist, music video director, and provides freelancing in management roles. Also composes and arranges for small indie films and video games, typically in jazz band or small chamber orchestra instrumentation (when not MIDI).
Composer, Arranger, Performer at Cold Beaches (Band)
September 1, 2016 - Present
Composing and arranging albums; performing on tours around NA/EU for up to 4 months at a time; lyricist, MV Director, Management
Composer, Arranger, Musician at Independent / Freelance
September 1, 2016 - Present
Composing/arranging albums; performing on tours around NA/EU for up to 4 months at a time; lyricist, MV Director, management
Lyricist, MV Director, Management at Cold Beaches (band)
September 1, 2016 - Present
Composing/arranging albums; Performing on tours around NA/EU for up to 4 months at a time
Composer / Arranger at Independent / Self-employed
September 1, 2016 - Present
Composer and arranger of albums; performer on tours around NA/EU for up to 4 months at a time; Lyricist, MV Director, and management duties.

Education

Jazz Piano, Harmony and Composition at IMEP Paris College of Music
January 1, 2025 - February 26, 2026
IB Diploma at South Lakes High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Jazz Piano, Harmony and Composition at IMEP Paris College of Music
January 11, 2030 - February 26, 2026
Jazz Piano, Harmony and Composition at IMEP Paris College of Music
January 1, 2025 - February 26, 2026
High School International Baccalaureate at South Lakes High School, USA
January 1, 2015 - February 26, 2026
Jazz Piano, Harmony and Composition at IMEP Paris College of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
High School Diploma / International Baccalaureate at South Lakes High School, USA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
College at IMEP Paris College of Music
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2025
International Baccalaureate at South Lakes High School
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2015

Qualifications

IB Diploma
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
SeeTickets software proficiency
September 1, 2017 - February 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Professional Services, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization