Authentic and tasteful, Aya Safiya is an accomplished violinist who has performed at venues such as the Great American Music Hall and the Freight & Salvage Coffee House, as well as festivals in the US and in Europe. Aya began studying violin at the age of 7 through the Suzuki school of music, where there was a heavy emphasis on ear training and performance. Simultaneously she studied Mediterranean and Eastern European classical and folk techniques, with master violinists including Angel Shopov and Nicos Chatzopoulos. At age 15 she started teaching private lessons and group workshops, and started performing as a professional violinist. Over the years Aya has carefully crafted a multi-cultural solo set that represents her full story as a violinist. She is available for performances, session recordings, and lessons.