Music Lessons in Billings, MO. It's your time.

I offer lessons in both classical and fingerstyle guitar (especially for open tunings like DADGAD, for which I have published two books with Mel Bay). I tailor my lessons to the individual, but I like to concentrate on both technique and overall musical expression. When called for, I offer assistance in basic theory, including rhythm, chord structure, and melodic playing--and can teach both standard notation and tablature. One of my classical guitar students has commented, Julie "has patiently brought me through increasingly more difficult technique by choosing a wide variety of challenging but enjoyable pieces to practice. I am gradually working my way up the fret towards the 5th position. She has helped me with theory, including rhythm, the major and minor scales and chord building. Her empathy is a particular blessing for me because of my poor eyesight and the arthritis in my wrists, hands and fingers.”

I have been singing in public since 1976 (professionally since 1993).

I use a very practical and simple approach. I like to teach the natural voice.

With my acoustic guitar lessons we will learn everything from A to G (because there is no Z in music) about chords, theory, fingerstyle guitar, sight reading sheet music and much more! From the inspiration of Chet Atkins, Tommy Emmanuel, Trace Bundy, Adam Rafferty, and others, we will learn how to master the acoustic guitar. Please feel free to use the "Ask a question" feature! Thank you!

Students can expect a theoretical based solfeggi training, developing their tonality and ability to transcribe music.

I am Collegiate voice instructor, who has had students in Broadway touring musicals, Tony award nominees, members of Opera companies, and local Community Theaters. I can teach both Bel Canto and Commercial Contemporary Music [CCM] as well as Lyric Diction. I speak fluent French and German as well.

Educated, encouraging, and enthusiastic voice teacher seeks students ready to take charge of their vocal future! I specialize in vocal technique with an understanding of, and education in, vocal pedagogy and vocology. All ages welcome.