About
About
Symphonia Music Academy offers high quality piano lessons in San Jose
Embedded Files
Dr. Sophie Xie
Dr. Sophie Xie
Sophie Xie is the founder and the head instructor at "Symphonia Music Academy." Ms Xie is an accomplished concert pianist and piano teacher.
Dr. Xie currently serves as staff pianist at the Bach-Millennium Young Artists Opera Program. Her previously served as Teaching Assistantship at University of Texas at Austin's Butler School of Music, and as Music Associate for the Pre-College Department at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
With a deep commitment to student growth and musical collaboration, Dr. Xie brings a wealth of experience from both professional and academic settings to her teaching.
Education & Achievements
Education & Achievements
2022-2025
University of Texas at Austin
(Butler School of Music)
Doctoral of Musical Arts (D.M.A.)
Teaching Assistant with Full Scholarship
2019-2022
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Master of Music (M.M.)
Professional Studies Certificate
2021. 7
Chinese Consulate General in San Francisco
Guest Pianist
Invited to perform the Yellow River Piano Concerto with Changsha Philharmonic Orchestra as honored international student. The event received coverage from major media outlets including CCTV and Xinhua News Agency.
Past Teaching Experiences
Past Teaching Experiences
2022-2025
University of Texas at Austin
Pianist & Vocal Coach
Collaborating with University Choir, Wind Symphony, and University Orchestra Symphony, and coaching undergraduate vocalists.
2020-2022
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
(Pre-College)
Music Associate/ Staff Pianist
Coaching students for rehearsals, lessons, competitions, and concerts.
2019-present
Private Teaching
Piano & Theory Instructor
Students have consistently achieved Merit or Distinction scores in international and domestic music exams, including ABRSM.
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse