About

About

Hello, my name is Julia!

I am an American/English violist and violinist, and I just moved to Montpellier to join the orchestra as Alto second soliste. I am a teacher, performer, and artist, and have been teaching since 2016.

I grew up in Boston, Massachusetts, but have also lived in San Francisco, Paris, and Vienna. I also speak French and German, but I mainly teach in English. I studied viola at The Juilliard School in New York City and took several pedagogy courses there.

Whether you or your child is a complete beginner, returning to the instrument, or looking to take your playing to the next level, I would be thrilled to work with you! I love to work with people of all ages and share my love of music with as many people as I can!

Music Qualifications & Achievements:

  • The Juilliard School, Master of Music in Viola 2020 – Includes completion of courses in pedagogy and a teaching fellowship
  • Tufts University, Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology 2018
  • 5+ years of private and group class teaching, beginner to advanced
  • Completed pedagogy courses at the Juilliard School
  • Academist Kammerakademie Potsdam 2022-24
  • Former Violist Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra 2020
  • Violist Verbier Festival Orchestra 2018-22
Location

Montpellier, France

Geolocation

43.6108535,3.8761323

Instrument(s) Taught

Viola, Violin

Where do lessons take place?

Teacher's Location, Student's House, Online

Prices

30 minutes

€40

45 minutes

€55

60 minutes

€70

Discounted Introductory Lesson

No

Preferred Payment Currency

🇪🇺 Euro (€ EUR)

Lessons Frequency

Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly, Flexible Schedule

Payment Plans

Pay-As-You-Go, Block Bookings, Monthly

Payment Methods

Cash, Online Bank Transfer, Venmo, Zelle

Cancelation & Rescheduling Policy

I have a flexible 24-hour cancellation policy: any cancellation or no shows within 24 hours of the lesson, the lesson fee will still be required to be paid.

Contact

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Lessons

Level(s) Taught

Beginner (up to Grade 5), Intermediate (Grades 5-8), Advanced (Grade 8 and above), Professional Musicians/Teachers

Youngest Age Taught

8

Class Sizes

One-to-One (Individual)

Genres

Genres Taught

Classical Music

Qualifications

Qualification

Bachelor's of Science with a minor in Music, Tufts University

Year

2018

Qualification

Master's of Music in Viola Performance, The Juilliard School

Year

2020

Qualification

Academist at the Kammerakademie Potsdam chamber orchestra

Year

2024

Qualification

Viola second solo at the Montpellier Opera Orchestra

Year

2024

Reviews

Reviews

September 7, 2024

I have been taking online/offline classes with Julia since October and it has been a lovely experience. After taking a 6 year break from the violin, Julia was able to help me ease back into the instrument. We went from the basics, to a bit more technical stuff, Julia has been an amazing teacher so far. She is very understanding and accommodating, given my poor scheduling skills she is also very flexible.

I am looking forward to having more lessons with her, I highly recommend!!

Qini
December 16, 2021

Very Inspiring!

Stephen
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December 16, 2021

My daughter loves Julia and has progressed so much in the past few months! Very engaging and professional

Lauren
Verified
December 16, 2021

Julia has been a phenomenal teacher. She is knowledgeable, patient, and very accommodating. I have been working with her since a very beginner level, and I have seen incredible progress. She has helped me prepare for auditions and to play in an orchestral environment as well. Could not recommend her more!

Gidget
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Supported Access Requirements

I support students with these SEN / Additional Access Requirements:

Blind or Partially Sighted, Wheelchair Access Requirements, Limb Loss / Difference Related Access Requirements, Autistic Spectrum / Neurodiverse, Speech, Language or Communication Needs, Social, Emotional or Mental Health Related Requirements

Languages

Language(s) Spoken

English, French, German

Professionalism

Safeguarding Certificate

None

Liability Insurance

No, I do not have public / general liability insurance

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First Name

Julia

Last Name

McLean

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