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Julie
- Rate €44
- Response 1h
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Students25
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€44/h
1st lesson free
- Piano
Experienced tutor in Piano in Maplewood, Julie offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
- Piano
Lesson location
Recommended
Julie is a respected tutor in our community. She is highly recommended for her commitment and the quality of her lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Julie
Julie Pacheco is a Broadway musician with over 20 years of teaching experience. She is currently in the orchestra for West Side Story on Broadway. Julie enjoys working with students of all abilities and specializes in teaching practice techniques that help her students progress quickly. Julie's lessons are dynamic, methodical and uniquely tailored to each student.
Julie has been teaching privately for over 20 years and also teaches woodwinds at Fairleigh Dickinson University. She has taught hundreds of students and help helped many students win auditions for regional and state performing groups.
Julie holds a Master’s degree in Performance from New Jersey City University and a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Ithaca College.
I enjoy getting to work with many different kinds of students. Young children are fun to work with because they are often very excited to learn a new instrument. I love their enthusiasm, as well as seeing them develop many skills that will help them in all areas of their lives.
For advancing students, I love getting to work on more nuanced musicality. It's rewarding to advance past learning the notes and rhythms and focus on more sophisticated musical expression.
Adult students often have specific goals for lessons, and are excited to be doing something they've wanted to do for years. It's very satisfying to help them achieve their goals, as well as focus on music for pure enjoyment.
I started teaching when I was in high school. I taught piano, violin and clarinet to some kids in the neighborhood. I loved passing on what I knew to younger musicians and found that I learned a lot just by having to explain things in new ways to each student.
Bachelor of Music in Music Education - Ithaca College (2007)
Masters of Music in Music Performance - New Jersey City University (2013)
About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
If the student is a complete beginner, then the first lesson is all about introducing them to their instrument. It's important to start with good habits, so I focus on posture and music theory in the first lessons. Usually students are playing simple songs by the end of the first lesson, and start reading music within the first couple months.
For students who already have some experience, I use the first lesson to take stock of what level they are at. I have them play a song or piece that they have played recently, and then work with them on that piece a bit to test their skills and see what areas of music theory they are familiar with. From there, I figure out what method of study would work best with their skill set and goals.
All kinds! I've worked with students as young as 4 years old, up to students in their 70s. Some of my students play purely for fun, while others are preparing for auditions to qualify for select playing ensembles. Some of my students love playing classical music, and other want to play more pop and musical theater.
There are so many different teachers with varying backgrounds that it's really important to find one who is a good fit for the student. I always recommend doing a trial lesson first to see if the teacher-student fit is a good one.
A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
What do you want to accomplish with lessons? (Have fun, play a specific song, improve your discipline or attention span, write your own music, etc...)
How much time each week do you have to practice?
What kind of music are you interested in playing?
What times are you available for lessons?
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the tutor.
Hiring Julie for our family has been an immeasurable gift! We started taking lessons several years ago when in-home lessons were a weekly highlight in our house. Her skill, patience and knowledgeability have made a huge impact on my kids. I was concerned about transitioning to online lessons during Covid but the kids are still thriving and I attribute so much of that to Julie's dedication to her craft. Amazing!
Julie is organized, communicates clearly, and takes teaching seriously. She is patient and understanding while also having quality standards for her students' musicianship. I appreciate her consistency in lesson structure, as well as her continual exploration of the modern tools available for teaching and learning an instrument.
Extremely friendly, knowledgable, and professional. Clearly an ace musician and very patient teacher.
I have wanted to learn how to play piano since I was a child. During Covid and quarantine, I figured I’d finally work toward achieving that goal. I am in my late 30s and had zero experience. I took 10 lessons with Julie and am thrilled with the progress I’ve made already. Throughout the whole experience, Julie has made me feel like I can reach my full potential, and she easily noticed when I practiced. Her praise and belief in me motivated me to keep trying. I could go on and on about how wonderful and caring Julie is! If you’re looking for a piano instructor, look no further! You’d be lucky to be her student. I know I was. 😊
Julie is an extremely talented musician and pianist with very effective teaching methods. She was able to adjust lessons to the level of instruction that was necessary to meet my child's goals.
Julie is patient, positive, and provides a wonderful learning environment!Julie is a super professional teacher! It's obvious she knows what she's doing. I love that she's both a teacher and a performer on Broadway. She has a lot of energy and is very patient with younger students.
I am an older adult who has had several teachers, and Julie is the best I've had. She is warm and friendly while being businesslike and focused. She knows really a great deal about different instruments and different kinds of music. Her criticism is always constructive and thoughtful, and she provides good suggestions for practice. She is quick to give praise when I do well, and has good ideas about how a student should develop. She appreciates me as an individual and my individual musical interests.
On top of being a brilliant musician, Julie is kind, calm, clear and patient. She runs her lessons with a smooth professionalism and also makes my daughter feel completely at home. Julie adjusts her speed and approach accordingly throughout the lessons to make sure she is always getting through to my daughter. She has helped my daughter gain skill and confidence by always being a strong and supportive instructor. Julie is a wonderful teacher and a wonderful person. We adore her.
Julie is an amazing teacher. My kids love her & they’ve learned so much!
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Rates
Rate
- €44
Pack rates
- 5 h: €220
- 10 h: €440
free lessons
This first lesson offered with Julie will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
online
- €44/h
Details
35 minutes: $38
45 minutes: $56
60 minutes: $75
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