Born and raised in Yugoslavia, I’ve performed and taught across the world. From concert stages like Carnegie Hall to classrooms at Berklee College of Music, my passion for music and inclusive education drives everything I do. As a music educator, soloist, and autism specialist, I’ve inspired countless students to explore their creativity through music.

I’m currently available for teaching private and group classes, workshops, presentations, and consulting for curriculum development.

My approach combines classical music training with creative exploration and inclusive learning, shaped by over two decades of experience as a performer and educator working with students with Autism.

Alongside my work as an educator and performer, I’m also pursuing clinical training in music therapy. This path has deepened my understanding of how classical music and improvisation can support connection, expression, and healing. These experiences continue to inform how I teach, listen, and create with others.

If you’d like to learn more about my story, recognitions, and projects, you can read my full biography and press highlights below.

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Music Educator, Author , Soloist / Autism Specialist

Music Studio.

Our studio’s inclusive programs have been featured in local media for bringing music to learners of all abilities and ages

Music Education & Philanthropy.

Sofija believes music is a bridge for inclusion, healing, and community wellbeing. Her volunteer projects and inclusive education initiatives have reached families, women, and children of all abilities. This commitment has been highlighted by national and local media and recognized through awards for social impact.

At the Institute for Rehabilitation of Children and Youth with Developmental Disabilities in Skopje, I led a humanitarian project combining music, art, and advocacy. Through an exhibition and craft sale of the children’s work, we raised funds to improve their living conditions — the first initiative of its kind in Macedonia.

Healing Through Music at the YWCA: A volunteer project with Barbara and a circle of resilient women, using music-making and gentle improvisation to nurture wellbeing and community