Sophia Xu, our Director of Voice & Social Media, is a beautiful singer as well as a high school student enduring everyday challenges relatable to many. Managing our social media accounts is quite the large task, and she is able to balance that with her busy schedule filled with singing and studying. Learn more about Sophia’s views on music and her craft in this article…
Johanna Wright
1. How do you think music affects your mental health? Is there a difference between when you’re playing and when you’re listening?
When I’m singing and performing, I’m completely living in the moment and focusing on making art, and my mind is taken off of stressful things. Similarly, listening to music soothes me and transports me to another world for a bit, and everything that stresses me out temporarily stops existing.
2. How do you envision connecting with your audience during performances? What do you intend to leave them with?
I hope that by putting my soul and emotions into my performances, I can tell stories that resonate with audiences and create an energy in the room. I also hope that my performances allow audiences to take a step back and enjoy themselves for a moment.
3. What habits help you maintain your mental health?
Singing and listening to music are my go-to ways to reduce stress and bring more joy into my life. I sing to myself and put on music in the background when I’m completing day to day tasks. Besides music, having clear schedules and to-do lists for each day makes everything seem less daunting and easier to manage, helping to reducing stress.
Huge thanks to Sophia for answering these questions for us! Stay tuned for our next article the following week!