Sedona Kmen started playing violin at the age of six and knew early on that she wanted to pursue a career in classical music. She attended the Idyllwild Arts Academy in California for high school, studying under Todor Pelev, after which she took a gap year to study with Peter Zazofsky and take part in the NEC Preparatory CHIPS piano trio program where she further explored her deep love for chamber music. She is currently an undergraduate student at the Eastman School of Music studying with Renée Jolles.