Yoomia Sim
Violin Concerto Faculty | Violinist with 16+ Years Experiences
Yoomia Sim
Violin Concerto Faculty
Violinist with 16+ Years Experiences
Biography
Yoomia Sim is an internationally recognised New Zealand violinist. A luxury events performer with over 16 years of industry experience. Her professional career has taken her across the Americas, Europe, Asia, the UK and Australasia. In 2019 – 2020 season alone, the violin has taken Yoomia to Singapore, Japan, Thailand, Australia, Indonesia, New Caledonia, India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Taiwan, Russia, French Polynesia, China, USA and Korea.
Since 2011, an interest in modern music styles coupled with a desire to write her own music has seen her shift away from her classical roots, performing as Yoomia the Modern Violinist, with fresh electronic, latin, gypsy inspired original tunes on her electric violin.
Yoomia is a passionate music educator, dedicated to nurturing and mentoring the future generation of New Zealand’s musicians. She has been a devoted violin teacher and music mentor since 2000, teaching violin, piano and music theory. In 2021, she is looking forward to her seventh year teaching as a lecturer and a course co-ordinator at the University of Canterbury.
Career Highlights
International Performance
- global performance across the Americas, Europe, Asia, the UK, and Australasia
- Recognised internationally as a luxury events and contemporary violin performer
- 16+ years of international professional performance experience
Artistic Innovation
- Evolved from classical violinist to “Yoomia – The Modern Violinist”
- Developed a unique cross-genre artistic style combining classical technique with electronic, Latin, and gypsy influences
- Composer and performer of original modern violin works
Education & Mentorship
- Active music educator and mentor since 2000
- Appointed Lecturer and Course Co-ordinator at the University of Canterbury
Masterclasses with Yoomia Sim
Yoomia Sim is an internationally recognised New Zealand violinist whose career bridges classical mastery and contemporary innovation. With over 16 years of professional performance experience across the Americas, Europe, Asia, the UK, and Australasia, she brings a global perspective to her teaching. Known both as a classical violinist and as Yoomia the Modern Violinist, she offers students a unique opportunity to explore artistic versatility, creativity, and real-world musicianship in today’s evolving music landscape.
Specializations
expanding contemporary performance, electric and modern violin performance, and cross-genre interpretation
Teaching Philosophy
Yoomia Sim believes that strong classical foundations are the gateway to artistic freedom. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes technical clarity, musical curiosity, and personal expression, encouraging students to honor tradition while confidently exploring new musical directions. She is deeply committed to nurturing individuality, helping each student discover their unique voice, and equipping young musicians with the skills needed to thrive both artistically and professionally in a diverse global music environment.