SZ performance STUDIO

Sofie opened SZ Performance Studio in 2016,

teaching weekly private lessons to kids ages 6-18 in voice, songwriting, acting, piano, and guitar. Within two years, her studio grew from 2 students to 30+ per week, with two amazing recitals each year and a close-knit community of passionate performers!

Sofie is a dedicated, enthusiastic coach who loves sharing her passion for the arts with kids! She develops deep relationships with each of her students: celebrating individuality, building confidence, and cultivating self-awareness, guiding them mindfully as they find their authentic voices as performers. 

Her students are her favorite people in the whole world.

Sofie is a kind and patient teacher who knows just how to walk the line between teacher/mentor and friend. While her help inside of lessons was always incredible, her love and support both in and out of lessons is what made our relationship so meaningful. I always felt like I had someone to talk to in my corner because of Sofie.
— Hailey (student for 7 years)

SUMMER 2025 CLASSES

  • JULY PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP!

    DATES: July 7-11 (11am-3pm)

    LOCATION: Upper West Side, NYC

    Join us for a fun, five-day workshop where kids can sing, act, and shine!

    Open to ages 8–18, this group class will be a blast. Mornings will kick off with vocal warmups, solo coaching, group numbers, and harmony work, while afternoons will feature improv, monologues, and scene study.

    We may even welcome a special Broadway guest for an intimate performance and Q&A!

    The week will wrap with a showcase for family and friends to celebrate all we’ve created together.

    Sign up by reaching out on the form below!

  • PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS

    Sofie teaches weekly private lessons in singing, songwriting, piano, and guitar.

    Fill out the form below telling me a little about your child (age, vocal/instrumental experience) and I'll get back to you ASAP!

  • SOLO PROJECT

    Is your child auditioning for…

    a musical, voiceover, play, film, or TV show?

    A professional arts middle or high school?

    A summer camp/program focused in theater or music?

    Do they have their first big meeting with an acting agent or manager?

    Does your child want to…

    Get into the recording studio and create/record a single or EP of their original songs?

    Craft an original solo recital to perform for their family/friends?

    I’m here to help! :)

FALL 2025 CLASSES

  • PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS

    4 AVAILABLE SPOTS!

    Sofie teaches weekly private lessons in singing, songwriting, piano, and guitar with a focus on self-accompaniment. If your child has some instrumental experience and is excited about songwriting, we'll be a great fit!

    Fill out the form below telling me a little about your child (age, vocal/instrumental experience) and I'll get back to you ASAP :)

  • WEEKLY ACTING CLASS

    SPOTS STILL OPEN FOR FALL SEMESTER!

    Accepting new students ages 12-18 who are super passionate about acting! Monologues, scene work, improv. Things get silly AND serious! It’s awesome.

    DATES: Sep 7-Dec 7 (Sundays 1-3pm)

    LOCATION: Upper West Side, NYC

  • AUDITION PREP/SOLO PROJECTS

    ONGOING - REACH OUT ANYTIME!

    Is your child auditioning for…

    a musical, voiceover, play, film, or TV show?

    A professional arts middle or high school?

    A summer camp/program focused in theater or music?

    Do they have their first big meeting with an acting agent or manager?

    Does your child want to…

    Get into the recording studio and create/record a single or EP of their original songs?

    Craft an original solo recital to perform for their family/friends?

    I’m here to help! :)

ABOUT SOFIE

  • 25 years of industry experience (child actor, so I get it!)

  • BFA Drama from NYU Tisch (with a minor in Child & Adolescent Mental Health Studies)

  • Acting credits include: Linny on Nick Jr.’s The Wonder Pets, Disney’s Enchanted, 12+ Kidz Bop albums, hundreds of TV/radio spots

  • 10 years of teaching experience

  • Currently: Voice acting coach at Broadway Star Project (NYC)

  • 4 years as Vocal Director at Elisabeth Morrow School (NJ), Guitar/Songwriting teacher at Belvoir Terrace Fine and Performing Arts Camp (MA)

  • Juilliard Pre-College

  • Alumni of Johnny Mercer Foundation Songwriters Project and Honeywell Arts Academy

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