Sonya Wert
Sonya Wert, 15, is a freshman at Mars Hill Academy in Cincinnati, Ohio. She currently studies with Stefan Schmidt and has been playing classical guitar since she was 5 years old. She is a prize winner in competitions including: Boston GuitarFest, Indiana University, Southern Guitar Festival, App State GuitarFest, Columbus State Guitar Symposium, and Progressive Musicians. She debuted at Carnegie Hall, Weill recital hall, in the summer of 2023 and has opened for the Beijing Guitar Duo. She has enjoyed master classes with Martha Masters, Mak Grgic, and Thomas Viloteau. Sonya loves running, playing golf, waterskiing, puzzles, and caring for her leopard gecko.
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