Sophie Smith, age 12, has been playing the piano since the age of five. As a high-scorer in the RCM certificate program, she made her Carnegie Hall debut in 2019. In this episode, Sophie discusses her beginnings in music, what music means to her today, what it has meant to her during the pandemic, and how she believes it will be a part of her future.
0:25 Intro
1:30 Sophie answers a silly question from Jonathan.
2:20 Sophie talks about her very first experiences in music.
4:02 Sophie talks about some of her favorite music.
5:30 Sophie tells us what has kept her going in music for the past seven years.
8:37 Sophie reflects on how her learning has improved over the years.
9:35 Sophie discusses her regular practice routine.
10:35 Sophie talks about how she tackles difficult challenges in music.
11:40 Sophie reflects on her musical experiences when she was very, very young.
12:35 Sophie tells us her inspirations for delving into the world of singing.
15:05 Sophie discusses what music has meant to her during the COVID-19 pandemic.
16:40 Sophie recounts her experience performing in Carnegie Hall.
19:22 Sophie talks about how she believes music will continue to be part of her life as an adult.
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