Miranda Rojas is a passionate educator and performer based in Okaloosa County, Florida.
Previously a member of the Carriola Quartet, Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s Quartet-in-Residence, she now works with the organization as their Education and Outreach Assistant. She also maintains a private studio, Rojas Strings, where she teaches violin, viola, and cello.
As a teacher, Rojas believes in instilling her students with confidence and creativity. She seeks to learn how to best serve each individual student. She is Suzuki trained and has an interest in cross-cultural teaching strategies and a range of musical styles.
Rojas performs regularly in the region on the violin and viola, including as Principal Second Violin with Panama City Symphony Orchestra, as well as a section musician with Sinfonia Gulf Coast, Pensacola Symphony Orchestra, Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra (MS) and Albany Symphony Orchestra. She is also the Music Director for HERo, a Tallahassee-based organization that works to amplify the voices of women in music and perform music by women composers. Her voice can be heard on the HERo Talk podcast. Rojas collaborates regularly with pianist Rebecca Edmiston, and the two frequently give duo recitals.
Rojas received a Master of Music in Violin Performance from Florida State University, where she studied with Corinne Stillwell, and a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance from Belmont University, where she studied with Elisabeth Small.