Sophie Reimer-Epp is a Winnipeg-born violinist with a passion for teaching, orchestral playing, and contemporary music. Sophie is a graduate of the University of Toronto, with a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance from the studio of Dr. Timothy Ying. Prior to university Sophie spent three years studying with Gwen Hoebig in Winnipeg. Sophie has extensive orchestral and ensemble experience from her years in the Winnipeg Youth Orchestras, the University of Ottawa Orchestra, and the University of Toronto Symphony Orchestra. She has also had the privilege of working with a wide variety of internationally renowned violin teachers, including Vadim Gluzman, Timothy Chooi, Jonathan Crow, Mark Fewer, and Erika Raum, which has informed her personal performance style. From a young age Sophie has had a fascination with contemporary music which has led her to great exploration of the genre in the form of workshops, summer study programs, and personal projects. Sophie is co-founder and director of the new music concert series Contemporary Music Interactive.
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As a teacher, Sophie endeavours to pass on her love of classical music to her students through fun and engaging lessons. As a Suzuki Method-based instructor, Sophie encourages parents and students to create habits that cultivate a joyful musical practice. Also experienced in preparing students for Royal Conservatory of Music examinations, Sophie works with all of her students to develop strong violin playing technique, confidence in their playing, and curiosity to learn and grow as violin players. Lessons are tailored to each individual student’s needs, with the confidence that every student is capable of learning music.