Julie

Meet Julie

Keys • Vocals • Guitar • Songwriting

About Julie
Julie (she/they) is an independent alternative artist & music educator specializing in voice, piano, performance, songwriting & guitar. Known for her electrifying performances alongside her bandmates in SHY FRiEND, Julie has become one of Calgary’s most renown frontpeople, with recent performances at the Calgary Stampede Coca-Cola Stage, Sled Island, and the King Eddy, as well as organizing and embarking her band on their first tour.
Julie is formally trained in voice, piano, violin, and guitar, and is also the main writer & producer for the SHY FRiEND project. Julie attended University of Calgary for a Bachelor Degree in Classical Music Composition & Classical Voice before focusing her energy fully on her music project. Julie has been a music educator for over 10 years, with a passion for performance-based teaching, and loves to focus her lessons towards building lifelong skills & passion for music-based connection.

Areas of Mentorship
Every Student Is Unique

At Rock U Canada, Julie helps students develop their skills through personalized instruction in:

Keys and Piano

Builds strong foundations in technique, theory, chords, and musical expression while making piano practical, creative, and fun.

Vocal Coaching

Develops healthy vocal technique, confidence, range, and stage presence while helping students discover and strengthen their unique voice.

Songwriting

Helps students turn ideas into songs, exploring melody, lyrics, structure, and storytelling while developing their own creative voice.

Specialties

Performance Confidence

Making sure my students are prepared for nerves & stage-ready.

Songwriting & Composition

Learn how to write for piano, voice, or a full band, through theory and production.

Sustainable Technique

Prioritizing ergonomic & responsible techniques to keep you healthy while exploring your abilities.

Lifelong Passion for Music

Connect with yourself and the world around you through your music, and support goals for music to be a part of your life in whatever capacity you desire.

Education
& Musical
Background

Over a decade of experience educating classical, pop, rock, and group classes for voice, piano, guitar, theory, RCM prep, performance, ukulele, and violin.

Written, recorded, & produced 2 records as frontperson/manager of touring band.

Co-written & been a commissioned songwriter for genres including indie, R&B, movie scores, pop, and rock.

15 years of classical violin & piano study including RCM level 8 certification in both.

Studied classical composition & voice at University Of Calgary.

Who Julie
Teaches

Julie works with:

Teens eager to explore singing or piano on a deeper level.

Adults coming back to singing for the first time, or returning after years away.

Aspiring songwriters ready to bring their musical idea and stories to life.

Players of all levels who want to refine their skills and confidence.

Julie’s lessons are creative, supportive, and designed to help students push past their limits. She believes mistakes are stepping stones to mastery – and each one brings a player closer to finding their unique sound.

Why Learn from Julie?

Julie isn’t just a teacher, she’s a mentor who understands the energy of heavy riffs, the excitement of performing live, and the creativity that comes from telling a story through music. Her lessons go beyond drills and scales, helping students connect with their instrument, develop their own voice, and build the skills and confidence to become expressive, capable performers.

Ready to rock? Book your lesson with Julie here.