Sonia Tripathi

Sonia Tripathi holds a DMA in Piano Performance from the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), where she studied under Dr. Charles Asche. She previously earned her B.M. and M.M. in Piano Performance and Literature from the Eastman School of Music. Her academic career includes roles as a Teaching Assistant in Class Piano and private lessons at UCSB, and later as Instructor of Piano at the Pittsburgh Center for Young Musicians. She paused her teaching career to focus on family responsibilities.

• Affiliations: UCSB Music Department, Pittsburgh Center for Young Musicians

Her research interests center on piano performance pedagogy and music literature, supported by prestigious awards including the Leni Fe Bland Scholarship. Though currently on leave, her work emphasizes music education and performance training.

• Awards: Department of Music Fellowship, Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation Competition Winner

Dr. Tripathi’s contributions include curriculum development in piano education and mentorship through her teaching roles. Her academic trajectory reflects a strong commitment to both performance and pedagogy in classical music.