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Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 5+
Teaching since 1986
Masters in Education
About Julie C.
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I've been performing as a fiddler in bluegrass bands since 2003, and have absolutely loved my own journey as a musician! A lifelong musician, I started on viola at age 9 and played in school orchestra through high school and on into college, even as I earned my degree in secondary English Education. I kept playing throughout my 32 year career as a high school English teacher, performing at first on viola in folk/rock duos, then later (2003 onward) on fiddle. As an educator myself, I was a passionate learner who quickly progressed in my skills. I hope to pass along my passion for bluegrass fiddle to many students in the years to come! I am an extremely upbeat, optimistic person who knows how to meet students where they are and accompany them on their musical progress. Learning any instrument can be very challenging, and practice is important -- but it is also important to quickly gain the satisfaction of achievement. I like to help students learn how to play tunes and enjoy the instrument, as well as develop their skills through the hard work of exercises and drills. As students progress, they will learn what it takes to be able to jam with others. Let's get ready to fiddle!
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Mile High Drive, Camano Island WA
Student's Home
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Teaching Hours
Monday
4:30 PM-7:30 PM
Tuesday
4:30 PM-7:30 PM
Wednesday
4:30 PM-7:30 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM-9:30 AM
4:30 PM-7:30 PM
Saturday
10 AM-6 PM
Sunday
7:30 AM-9:30 AM
6 PM-10 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$50
45 minutes
$67
60 minutes
$84
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3 Reviews
Duncan
Teacher's studio
Julie is absolutely wonderful! She’s extremely patient and very talented. I was only able to take fiddling lessons for a relatively short amount of time (less than a year) but I feel that I walked away with an excellent start. Can not recommend enough!
Posted Jan 17, 2019
Jennifer
Teacher's studio
Julie is an amazing fiddle teacher! It is intimidating to take lessons as an adult and she made me feel very comfortable from day one. She is fun and has a laid-back, warm personality. I highly recommend her to anyone wanting to learn fiddle!
Posted Jan 13, 2019
Ally
Teacher's studio
Julie is an amazing teacher! She tells you what you need to improve in a gentle way and is always enthusiastic about any progress you make, no matter how small.
Posted Jan 12, 2019
Experience
fiddler
Oct, 2011 - PresentBarleywine Revue
fiddler
Nov, 2007 - Aug, 2011Deadwood Revival
fiddler
May, 2007 - May, 2008Solomon's Porch Bluegrass Band
fiddler
Nov, 2003 - Jun, 2007Looking Glass Bluegrass Band
Education
Bachelors in Education
Sep, 1981 - Jun, 1986Bowling Green State University (Ohio)
Masters in Education
Sep, 1996 - Jun, 1998University of Washington
Certifications
WA State Teaching Certificate, secondary education
Jun, 2018WA Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)
Fully certified since 1986 in Ohio, and first certified in Washington in 1990. Teaching high school has been my career, playing fiddle has been my release!
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Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Mile High Drive, Camano Island WA
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
4:30 PM-7:30 PM
Tuesday
4:30 PM-7:30 PM
Wednesday
4:30 PM-7:30 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM-9:30 AM
4:30 PM-7:30 PM
Saturday
10 AM-6 PM
Sunday
7:30 AM-9:30 AM
6 PM-10 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$50
45 minutes
$67
60 minutes
$84
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