Sophie Griffiths

Passionate, driven artist and songwriter with a keen interest in shaping the future of the music and entertainment industry. Possessing transitional skills to bring a unique blend of artistic vision, business aptitude and a deep understanding of the creative process into an industry role; with the ability to preempt the needs and go the extra mile for creative clients.

As a self-employed artist, I am naturally entrepreneurial with high personal resilience and tenacity. I am a strong collaborator with an eye for detail and hold myself to the highest standards. I pride myself on strong time management with good organisational skills, and am keen to leverage these qualities to assist the progression of live music and media projects.

ARTIST AND SONGWRITER

Self-employed | September 2021- Present |
Independently writing, recording and releasing original music in collaboration with other experienced writers including: JinJin (RAYE, YEBBA, Jess Glynne), Brad Ellis (Anne Marie, Becky Hill, Leona Lewis), Jonny Wright (Freya Ridings) to name a few. I maintain a thriving digital presence of 400k followers across Instagram & TikTok, and work in collaboration with brands including: TikTok, HP (tech), Amazon Prime, Hamilton (West End Show) and Cider (Fashion) plus many more. My original music was placed on Love Island UK & US, I’m A Celeb, America’s Got Talent and Australian Feature Film, gained Radio 1 plays (Gemma King, Maia Beth, Gemma Bradley) with consistent placements on Spotify Editorial Playlists (NMF, Easy, Wholesome, Fresh Finds, New Pop UK). My latest EP ‘Note To Self’ has garnered 400k global streams and been showcased in sets at Latitude, BBC Introducing Live and 110 Above Festival.
My main responsibilities are:

● Setting up writing session for myself with other experienced songwriters in my genre

● Developing and executing content strategies for single and project releases
● Building network and relationships within the music industry
● Project managing releases and meeting self made deadlines, including distribution, pitching and artwork design
● Managing and tracking project budgets
● Pitching music for sync, press and independent/national radio stations
● Collaborating with other creatives to produce good music in writing/production sessions
● Stakeholder management - working with brands as clients and executing brand content to a brief
● Confidentiality and discretion - signing NDAs when working on high profile brand campaigns

VOCAL COACHING

Camena Music School | October 2023 - Present | Essex
Teaching ages 6 to adults, including those with additional needs e.g neurodivergence. My main responsibilities are:

●  Stakeholder management of parents and carers, communicating weekly briefings on progress and readiness for exams

●  Teaching vocal technique and grade (LCM, Rockschool, ABRSM)

●  Flexibility in approach for each student and covering additional lessons for other tutors where needed

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT

Song Academy | July 2021 - March 2023 | Essex
I worked for Song Academy on a part time basis as a content creator who filmed, edited and oversaw the management of their TikTok social media account.
My main responsibilities were:

●  Liaising with Song Academy Founder on a regular basis to create bespoke content for their brand and demographic

●  Creating compelling copy for social media captions

●  Analysing demographic interaction with Song Academy social media, to inform my decision making

●  Using the data analysis to create a succinct content schedule

Key achievements include: growing a genuine following which rose from 100 followers to over 7,000 followers

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT

Camena Music School | July 2021 - July 2022 | Essex
Managing the music school’s social media accounts, covering singing lessons, working on the front desk and general administration.
My main responsibilities were:

●  Liaising with Camena Music School owners on a regular basis to create bespoke content for their brand and demographic

●  Creating compelling copy for social media captions

●  Analysing demographic interaction with Camena social media, to inform my decision making

●  Using the data analysis to create a succinct content schedule

●  Flexibility in approach for each student and covering additional lessons for other tutors where needed

●  Navigating Acuity scheduling system to book and schedule new and existing music lessons

MATHS TUTORING

Independent Maths Tutor | September 2017 & September 2018 | Essex Assisting a year 7 with Maths homework

FOUNDATION DEGREE

Artist Development Access To Music 2020 - 2021

● Distinction

MUSIC COLLEGE

Access To Music - Extended Diploma for Music Practitioners
2018 - 2020

● Distinction* achieved both years

GCSE’s

St Martins School, Essex 2013 - 2018

●  10 GCSEs grades A*-B (including A in Maths, A* in English Literature and Language)

●  Optional subjects: Music (A*), Physical Education and Sociology

●  Prefect in Peer Support in year 10/11 supporting the younger years