Danielle Sopchak, known affectionately by her peers as Danie, is a flutist known for her vibrant flute playing and warm, bold tone. Her original compositions feature a mix of jazz, extended techniques, and electronics. Sopchak writes captivating arrangements of jazz standards and classical music using these techniques. Her band, Mixed State, fuses sounds together from a mix of influences ranging from Bobbi Humphrey to Emily Remler, to create a sound uniquely hers. ​​

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Danielle is a professional woodwind doubler. She plays saxophone and clarinet in jazz quartets, big bands, and recording projects. While her sets feature classic Swing and Bossa standards, she additionally focuses on performing compositions by women composers (both old and new).

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Danielle holds a Master of Music in Jazz Performance from the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College (NY), studying with saxophonists Antonio Hart and Tim Armacost. Danielle also holds Bachelor of Arts degree in Classical Music from The University of Tampa studying with multi-instrumentalist Bob Macar (FL)​.​