CERTIFICATES

Currently working on Certification in Mind-Body Coaching, ETA 2024

Certified in Applied Polyvagal Theory in Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Recovery, 2024  

Certified Trauma Support Specialist, 2021

Somatic Voicework (TM) The LoVetri Method, 2009

Voiceworks® Method (Popeil), 2009

DEGREES

Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Queens University of Charlotte, 1996

  • Magna cum laude

Masters of Music in Vocal Performance from Winthrop University, 2007

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Contemporary Commercial Music Vocal Pedagogy Institute at Shenandoah University (CCM Institute)

  • Brazilian Styles, 2015

  • Bodywork for Singers, 2014

  • Evaluation and Treatment of the Injured Singing Voice, 2013

  • VoiceNoise with Theo Bleckmann, 2013

  • Audio Technology for Voice Teachers, 2012, Speaking and Singing with the Same Voice, 2012

  • Country and Bluegrass Styles, 2012

  • Pop & Rock Styles, 2011, Gospel Styles, 2010

Julie is also a member of NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing)


TEACHING

ACADEMIA

  • CCM Vocal Pedagogy Institute, Shenandoah University, 2017-present

  • Augusta Music Center, Davis & Elkins College (Vocal Week), 2019

GUEST LECTURER/PRESENTER

  • NSAI - Charlotte Chapter - Fall 2015, 2016

  • Carolina Voices - 2016, 2018

  • NATS PA - Running a Voice Studio Business, November 2018

  • Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, Fine Arts Music Teacher Training, August 2020

  • Various workshops on Body Awareness; Yoga for Singers, Performance Anxiety, Protecting Your Voice, Fatigue Recovery