Sophie Cooper

About

Sophie Cooper is a voice coach in Berkeley, California, offering a unique approach through Voice Alchemy that integrates Yoga of the Voice, somatic voice work, and sound healing. A singer, composer, song carrier, artist, mother, and ceremonialist, Sophie draws from over a decade of qigong practice and ceremonial work, blending these with voice training to create transformative singing experiences. She completed the Yoga of the Voice certificate program in 2016 with Silvia Nakkach at Vox Mundi Mystery School in Emeryville, California, and has training in Hakomi, a somatic-based psychotherapy approach. Sophie holds a UC Berkeley undergraduate degree in Interdisciplinary Studies: Art, Film and Social Change, and studied film at FAMU in Prague, Czech Republic. Her teaching encompasses singing circles, one-on-one voice coaching, and sound healing practices that integrate qigong and body awareness. Sophie's approach is rooted in ceremonial practices and personal healing, making her particularly effective with students seeking to explore voice as a tool for transformation and self-expression beyond traditional vocal technique.

Education & Qualifications

Yoga of the Voice certificate program (2016) with Silvia Nakkach at Vox Mundi Mystery School. UC Berkeley undergraduate degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. Hakomi somatic-based psychotherapy training. Qigong studies since 2010. Film studies at FAMU, Prague.

Teaching Styles