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I’m Sophia Nadia, a Paris-based musician and composer working full-time under my project ‘Cold Beaches’. I also freelance as a music teacher and composer, and I’m currently pursuing a master’s degree in Musicology.
I love composing and arranging for film and video games; I studied jazz, and my jazz foundation informs my contemporary work. I enjoy collaborating on film and video game projects and bringing music to life across different media.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Work Experience
Composer / Arranger at Independent / Self-employed
September 1, 2016 - PresentComposer and arranger of albums; performer on tours around NA/EU for up to 4 months at a time; Lyricist, MV Director, and management duties.
Music Teacher, Composer, Arranger at Private teaching / Paris private schools
October 1, 2022 - PresentPrivate 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.
Freelance Composer, Arranger, Music Teacher at Freelance
July 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022Group and private lessons in piano, theory, ukulele, singing. Planned/organised lessons and application of curriculum; adapted to different students of all ages (4-65+).
Music Teacher (Bach to Rock Music School) at Bach to Rock Music School
September 1, 2017 - June 30, 2019Mastered 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.
Lyricist, MV Director, Management at Cold Beaches (band)
September 1, 2016 - PresentComposing/arranging albums; Performing on tours around NA/EU for up to 4 months at a time
Music Teacher, Composer, Arranger at Private studio / Freelance
October 1, 2022 - PresentPrivate 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
Composer, Arranger, Music Teacher at Freelance
July 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022Group and private lessons in piano, theory, ukulele, singing; Planned/organized lessons and curriculum; Adapted to different students (4-65+)
Music Teacher / Admin at Bach to Rock Music School (Chicago, IL)
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2019Taught 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)
Composer, Arranger, Musician at Independent / Freelance
September 1, 2016 - PresentComposing/arranging albums; performing on tours around NA/EU for up to 4 months at a time; lyricist, MV Director, management
Music Teacher, Composer, Arranger at Private music teacher / Paris private schools (substitute)
October 1, 2022 - PresentPrivate teacher for piano, guitar, bass, drums, arrangement, songwriting, singing; teaches in French and English; composes and arranges for indie films/video games
Music Teacher at Bach to Rock Music School
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2019Teacher 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)
Event Coordinator at React Presents (Chicago IL)
May 1, 2021 - May 31, 2021Event coordination; jazz, orchestral, and electronic arrangement and composition; coordinating tours and live events
Composer, Arranger, Performer at Cold Beaches (Band)
September 1, 2016 - PresentComposing and arranging albums; performing on tours around NA/EU for up to 4 months at a time; lyricist, MV Director, Management
Freelance Composer, Arranger, Music Teacher at Freelance / Private lessons
July 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022Group and private lessons in piano, theory, ukulele, singing; Planned/organised lessons and curriculum; Adapted to different students (4-65+)
Administrative / Box Office / SeeTickets at Bach to Rock Music School (Chicago, IL)
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2019Mastered 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
Event Coordinator / Performer at React Presents (Chicago, IL)
July 1, 2019 - PresentParticipated in live benefit concerts and events, including API Women benefit and other charity shows; organized and supported live streams and in-person performances
Education
Jazz Piano, Harmony and Composition at IMEP Paris College of Music
January 1, 2025 - February 26, 2026IB Diploma at South Lakes High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015Jazz Piano, Harmony and Composition at IMEP Paris College of Music
January 11, 2030 - February 26, 2026Jazz Piano, Harmony and Composition at IMEP Paris College of Music
January 1, 2025 - February 26, 2026High School International Baccalaureate at South Lakes High School, USA
January 1, 2015 - February 26, 2026Jazz Piano, Harmony and Composition at IMEP Paris College of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025High School Diploma / International Baccalaureate at South Lakes High School, USA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015Qualifications
IB Diploma
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015SeeTickets software proficiency
September 1, 2017 - February 26, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Professional Services
Experience Level
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