Yağmur Soydemir
Teaching Philosophy
My teaching is all about love, joy, respect, and igniting a passion for music! I believe that arts educators and parents alike play a vital role in shaping the future. They not only mold the minds of generations but influence the very fabric of society by nurturing identities and attitudes. Ever mindful of this, I am devoted to being a compassionate educator, to sharing my deep understanding of the subjects I teach, and to ensuring a strong foundation for effective learning. I employ a variety of teaching methods, always exploring new ways to engage and inspire my students. By personalizing my approach to meet the unique needs of each student, I strive to create a warm and safe learning environment where everyone feels cherished and empowered to reach their fullest potential. I hope through my approach to kindle a lifelong love of music learning that extends beyond the teaching studio.
Biography
Yağmur Soydemir is a flutist, recording artist, composer, arranger, and educator who has received multiple awards in international solo flute and chamber music competitions throughout Europe. Her talent was further recognized by the Jazz Society of Turkey, who awarded her the Turkish Jazz Talent of the Year Scholarship. Most recently, she served as a jury panel member for the Outstanding Turkish Jazz Music Competition.
Yağmur has performed with numerous notable symphony orchestras, and appeared as a soloist and chamber musician in concerts broadcast both on radio and television across Turkey and throughout Europe. In addition to her classical music career, she has performed with her own jazz band, and as a band member at multiple prestigious venues, including the Berklee Performance Center, MGM Music Hall in Boston, the Boston Turkish Consulate’s Residency, and the Massachusetts and Rhode Island State Houses.
As a composer and arranger, Yağmur’s works for small ensemble and orchestra have been performed in Turkey, Europe, and the USA. She has also performed as a volunteer in outreach and community service concerts and co-produced a humanitarian project entitled “Earthquake Relief Project for Turkey,” which brought 80 musicians from 30 different countries together. The project was released in cooperation with Berklee Productions, made possible by the award of a D&I grant from the Berklee College of Music.
Currently, in addition to an active performing, recording, and composing career, Yağmur is also a committed teacher of flute in both classical and jazz styles.
Degrees
M.M. Contemporary Performance (Global Jazz Concentration), Berklee College of Music
P.D. Contemporary Writing & Production and Jazz Performance Dual Major, Berklee College of Music
B.M. Classical Flute Performance, Nice Conservatory, France