About Julia H.
Julia is a music educator based out of Spokane, WA and has been teaching since 2009. She received her training from Washington State University, where she earned a Bachelors in Music. Julia teaches all experience levels from beginner, to intermediate and advanced, and also has experience working with children with special needs.
Julia has studied voice under the private tutelage of Greta Matassa, Dr. Sheila K. Converse, Dr. John Weiss, and Gene Wright. Julia has also studied trumpet with Lance Buller and jazz piano with Dr. Charles Argersinger. She worked as a vocal soloist for Sacred Heart Baptist Church in Pullman, WA, sang with the Seattle Womens’ Chorus, and crooned at Tula’s Restaurant and Jazz Club. Julia was an avid performer in the School of Music at Washington State University, including the Library Atrium Recital Series, Concert Choir, Musicals, Operettas, and the Cougar Marching Band.
***Lesson Details***
A personalized plan is made for each student depending on their goals and level of commitment. Intensity varies depending on what the student's goals are, and how much the student is available to fit in practice time. Some students are singing/playing competitively, and some are just singing/playing for fun!
At each lesson we will tune and warm-up, and review the practice assignment from the previous lesson. Julia will congratulate the student on their improvements and then use a variety of methods to help the student become more comfortable with any potential trouble spots. The next part of the lesson will be used to introduce new material.
Most lessons take place at Juia's home studio. For an additional fee, lessons may be booked at the students location or home.
Please note:
-Vocal lessons require a piano. Vocalists requesting in home lessons need to own a piano; a keyboard may even work depending on the maximum decibal output.
-All piano students must have a keyboard or piano available to practice outside of lesson time.
-Guitar players also do need to own a guitar in order to practice outside of lesson time.
Reviews
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Online
Julia was wonderful with our daughter! We will definitely continue with Julia when the play is done!
Student's Home
The teacher was unaware that I paid for lessons that were 45 minutes in length. She thought that they were 30 minutes. The music that she sent me only had the first page of each piece. I liked her very much as well as my son did. First lesson so I don't know that this is a fair assessment yet.
Student's Home
Julia was super organized and “in tune” with my daughter. She gives just the right amount of praise. It’s very genuine. Julia had a real interest in finding the perfect music for my daughter to practice and listen too. My daughter really enjoyed her lesson.
Teacher's Studio
Very encouraging and knowledgeable. Learned alot of new things even in the first lesson!
Student's Home
Great first impression. Good atmosphere
Student's Home
When we walked out of Julia's lesson with Hailey, Hailey said and I quote, "that was the most amazing thing ever!' Hailey is 9 and has never done this before. She wants to have a better singing voice for auditions for theatre, and she truly has found the perfect teacher.
Online
Teacher's Studio
Julia is an attentive and encouraging instructor. I highly enjoyed the lesson.
Student's Home
Julia is an excellent singing teacher. Very proficient in singing and music. She's very friendly, approachable with excellent communication skills. She makes the lessons extremely fun and positive all the while making sure you are learning and will push you to be your best.
Teacher's Studio
Great manner and engaging approach. My 13-year old daughter loves her.
Student's Home
I had a great first experience and I'm excited for my next lesson
Student's Home
Julia is a great instructor and she's fun to work with! I would highly recommend her to anyone!
Teacher's Studio
Julia is a fabulous teacher. My daughter took voice lessons from her and had such a fun time. I highly recommend Julia!
Student's Home
My daughter has really embraced learning the guitar in part to the patience and encouragement Julia provides. The 1-1 attention Julia gives creates a unique and fun learning environment. Lessons with Julia are a highlight to the week so much that my younger son will be starting lessons with her!
Student's Home
Julia is great.
Teacher's Studio
She's fantastic with kids! Our 9 yr old has started taking singing lessons from Julia and she's wonderful. She knows how to explain musical terms and techniques in an easy to understand way for our daughter. Best of all, she's encouraging and makes it all fun!!
Student's Home
Julia is an awesome teacher. She is patient and makes learning fun!
Student's Home
Julia is amazing! We plan to continue with Julia for a long time!
Over all Julia is a great teacher. My daughter likes Julia
Good lessons. Work well with kids. Our schedule is hard to match but we manage to make it work. Thanks Julia!
Love her feedback and enthusiasm. Super supportive and flexibile with not only scheduling but how I might want to learn. Great energy!
Really good!!! My dauther love you after 1 class..
Julia Is Great!
We love Julia! She is very professional, personable, flexible and fun. My daughter really enjoys her voice lessons with Julia. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented voice teacher.
this is what my 10 yr old daughter had to say about julia--"SHE'S AMAZING!"
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Experience
Music Teacher
Sep 2018 - PresentMusic Plus Learning Center
Instruct group piano, ukulele and music explorer classes. Instruct private lessons.
Music Instructor
Jun 2010 - PresentPrivate Music Lessons
Rehearsal Pianist
May 2014 - May 2016Seattle Women's Choir
Play polyphonic vocal lines on piano during sectional rehearsals, to help vocalists learn their parts.
Group Piano Instructor
Aug 2010 - Jun 2012Music Lessons On Wheels
Instruct group keyboard and guitar lessons at Seattle Public Schools afterschool program.
Cantor
Apr 2007 - May 2010Sacred Heart Parish
Solo vocalist for weekly service, with organ accompaniment. Lead congregation with responsorial psalms and hymns. Select and prepare repertoire appropriate for for weekly readings.
Education
BA Music
Aug 2004 - May 2010Washington State University
Languages
Spanish
Limited Proficiency
Certifications
Bachelor of Music
May 2010Washington State University
Affiliations
Mu Phi Epsilon
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