Teacher Profile: Margot Cohen

About Margot Cohen

Margot Cohen is a dedicated conductor, vocalist, and music educator from Rockville, Maryland. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Choral Conducting at Georgia State University, where she also sings in the Chancel Choir at Shallowford Presbyterian Church.

Before moving to Atlanta, Margot spent three years teaching choir, AP Music Theory, and piano at Wheaton High School in Silver Spring, Maryland. She also served as music director for school musicals and worked as a contracted music director throughout the region. Her experience in both classroom and performance settings has helped her develop a well-rounded and supportive teaching approach.

Margot holds a Bachelor of Music Education with a focus in Choral Conducting from the University of Maryland, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance from the University of Pittsburgh. While in school, she sang in top collegiate ensembles such as the UMD Chamber Singers and the Heinz Chapel Choir, serving as choir president during her senior year at Pitt. After college, she performed with the award-winning 18th Street Singers in Washington, D.C., and continues to enjoy musical theater and performing in her free time.

Margot’s teaching style is warm, encouraging, and student-centered. She strives to create a positive and supportive learning environment where students feel confident and inspired, while still being challenged to grow musically.