RCM Deputy, Cello tutor in London (New Malden). Professional, Individually tailored ​lessons. Scholarship, audition and JD entry training provided.

She magically appeared when we thought it was time to drop learning 'cello: neither of us parents was musical, and our son had not made any progress in two years since starting his instrumental lessons. A few years forward, and our son completed Grade 8, having passed all his grades with either merits or distinctions. I cannot praise this wonderful teacher enough!

My son has been learning cello for a few years now. He has had a few teachers in the past and he really blossomed when we switched to Sofiko 4 years ago. I would thoroughly recommend Sofiko as a very attentive and thoughtful teacher, who understands children, is very flexible and is an outstanding musician.

We’ve been with this wonderful young lady for over two years now. With her help and teaching, my DD has grown a solid interest into cello, not to mention her feeling about Sofiko. Sofiko is always well prepared, patient, calm and ready to deal with any emotional disruption. The best of all is her explaination about the music piece. She would make it into a story. We were so lucky to have her.

Sofiko has been teaching my boy since he was age 6. Teaching younger children, one needs a lot of patient especially like my son who does not respond well. But Sofiko worked hard with my boy. He was very shy in the beginning but he built up his confidence through regular concerts with Sofiko. He enjoys Cello with Sofiko and his grade exam results are always distinction. He is now preparing audition for RCM Junior department. I am so happy the way Sofiko is teaching. She is very organised and her piece choices are full of variety so kids never get board. My youngest is 5 years old and started Cello with Sofiko 2 weeks ago and so far is doing good. I do strongly recommend her.

Sofiko is a highly experienced, friendly and knowledgeable cello teacher. Since starting lessons with Sofiko, my son has progressed a lot more than with his previous teachers and is enjoying his lessons enormously. Her attention to detail is incredible and she always finds the best ways to explain tricky technical points so that a 10 year old can understand. I thoroughly recommend Sofiko.

Sofiko is an outstanding music teacher on several different levels: on one hand, she is inspiring as a musician in her own right, on the other hand, she is an outstanding tutor. She is patient with children and quite focused and results-oriented at the same time. She's been teaching my children for 9 years and achieved results we've never thought possible. Highly recommended!