Julie L  
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Viola, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk

I began teaching private lessons part-time when I was still in high school on Long Island.  I have taught in elementary day care in the early 1990's and taught in public schools elementary general music and chorus, beginning instrumental music at the elementary level, as well as middle school orchestra in the San Lorenzo Unified School District.  After a vocal chord injury, I left the public schools to create my indie record label, produce new projects and allow healing.  Several years ago, I went back to teaching private lessons through a music store, and have since relocated my studio to my home.  I love the positive energy my students bring to their lessons, and enjoy encouraging them to be the best they can be in music, and in their lives.  I love to work with students of all ages who really want to learn!

I tailor my lessons to the needs of the individual student.  I use a combination of lesson books, solos and exercises to bring out the best performances my students can achieve at the time.  I feel it is important for us to have fun while learning.  I also use practice sheets as a motivational tool for children, so they can earn stickers and small prizes for putting the practice time in required to learn the skills needed to continue moving to the next level.  No matter what level, we work together to attain the best results possible.