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Julia B
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Instruments: Violin, Viola, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Music
Styles: Classical, Pop, Opera, Showtunes

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Julia B  
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Instruments: Violin, Viola, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Music
Styles: Classical, Pop, Opera, Showtunes

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Ages Taught: 6-80
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Degrees / Training / Special Info:

BM, Northwestern University, Violin Performance

Awards:

2010-2012: Andrew Scholar, Civic Orchestra of Chicago 2005: Finalist, Maryland Distinguished Scholars Talent in the Arts Competition 2005: National Symphony Orchestra Youth Associates Program

Overview:
I am dedicated teacher and performer in the San Francisco Bay Area. I moved from Chicago about a year ago and am originally from Bethesda, Maryland. I started playing violin at age 5, completed the certificated program at Peabody Conservatory Preparatory in Baltimore, MD and earned my Bachelor of Music from Northwestern University. After that, I played with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago and stayed in Chicago for several years after that to teach and perform. I have made my career as an orchestral and chamber musician and have had the honor of performing with the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra, New World Symphony, Civic Orchestra of Chicago, Monterey Symphony, Marin Symphony, Dubuque Symphony Orchestra, Rockford Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Arts Orchestra, Berkeley Chamber Opera, and Chicago Chamber Orchestra, among many others.
EXPERIENCE
I have been teaching for the past seven years since I started teaching as part of my Violin Performance degree at Northwestern University. In the Bay Area, I have been maintaining a private studio as well as teaching at the ViVO El System Program in Sonoma, Amabile School of Music in the Sunset area of San Francisco and the Northern California Music & Art Culture Center in San Francisco. In Chicago, I maintained a private studio as well as studios at the Chicago School of Music and Music House Inc. I also taught group violin lessons through the YOURS El Sistema Project, Skinner North Classical School and South Loop Elementary School. I was a sectional coach for Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra and University of Illinois at Chicago. I teach in the style of Mimi Zweig from Indiana University, which focuses on natural physical motions nurtured in a non-judgmental environment. The goal is to play with complete freedom and independence. I was taught her techniques while developing as a violinist at Peabody Conservatory Preparatory under one of her contemporaries, Rebecca Henry. I also attended her summer program at IU for three summers. I continued to study her technique in my pedagogy classes at Northwestern with another one of her trainees, Stacia Spencer.
METHODS USED
I typically start with the Suzuki Method or the ABC's of Violin, as well as the I Can Read Music series. I believe ear-training and note-reading are equally important to a students' development, as well as mixing in genres other than classical that interest my students, such as jazz, fiddle or celtic. The goal is to have fun through excelling and making rapid and permanent good habits. I believe performing (preferably by memory) on your instrument is the best part of learning an instrument, so encourage my students to perform at least twice a year in a recital. I believe anyone can learn violin with patience and persistence!
LESSON STYLE
I do everything to ensure my students are learning at their best rate while also having fun! This includes specific weekly and semester-based goals as well as constant open communication. Each student has different motivations that can change over time, so I change the nature of the lessons as the student continues to grow and clarify their goals as a musician. For younger students, I play as many games as possible that directly apply to what we are learning. For older students, I encourage students to perform with orchestras and chamber music if and when they are ready! Music is lifelong endeavor with so many possibilities!
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Karine Dunning

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My daughter has really enjoyed her lessons with Julia. Her instruction is clear and astute and Camille really feels that she is learning new ways to improve her technique. Julia communicates with us regarding scheduling regularly and always answers our emails right away.

Hyungsuk Yang

5

She's been excellent teacher for my daughter. (6yrs) My daughter's first music lesson is going very well with Julia and enjoying a lot.

Danielle Naftulin

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My daughter (a 9 year old) is really enjoying her lessons and Julia. We are in very early days, but she is motivating and engaging, and teaches at the right level for the age group.

Chantal Ettling

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Professional fun knowledgeable motivating!!! Perfect for teenage students!

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