Teaching Philosophy: "My teaching philosophy is simple: I am constantly striving to find the balance between musical development, balance in the body, and fun. While musical development may seem obvious, I try to take it a step further and encourage my students to make artistic choices early on. It is a developed skill, and the sooner you start, the more natural it feels. In my early years of playing the cello, my physical balance was neglected and required years of fixing and re-learning. In graduate school, I developed tendinitis in my left wrist. These issues are avoidable with proper care and attention for the body, which I aim to instill in each of my students. And, fun… well, shouldn’t we try to find fun in everything we do? I love to give my students flexibility and autonomy when choosing repertoire to keep the spark alive because the best motivation to practice is having fun and enjoying the process."
Biography: I began playing the cello at the age of ten and have since worked hard to develop into an accomplished musician and teacher. Originally from Warwick, New York, I began my studies in the public school system. In high school, I studied privately with Jennifer Green, a cello professor at the Manhattan School of Music Precollege. I attended Ithaca College for my undergraduate degree in cello performance, awarded the esteemed Presidential Scholarship based on my musical and academic achievements. At Ithaca College, I studied with both Elizabeth Simkin and Heidi Hoffman. In 2017, I attended The Boston Conservatory at Berklee pursuing a Master’s in Music with a concentration in Cello performance. There, I studied with Rhonda Rider. Since graduating in May 2019, I have performed around Boston and Cape Cod and expanded my private studio. More recently, I have been scoring music for film and television for fun.
Julia began teaching in 2016 and joined Note-worthy Experiences in August 2023.
Learn more about our Cello teacher Julia Rupp in her Teacher Feature.
Biography: I began playing the cello at the age of ten and have since worked hard to develop into an accomplished musician and teacher. Originally from Warwick, New York, I began my studies in the public school system. In high school, I studied privately with Jennifer Green, a cello professor at the Manhattan School of Music Precollege. I attended Ithaca College for my undergraduate degree in cello performance, awarded the esteemed Presidential Scholarship based on my musical and academic achievements. At Ithaca College, I studied with both Elizabeth Simkin and Heidi Hoffman. In 2017, I attended The Boston Conservatory at Berklee pursuing a Master’s in Music with a concentration in Cello performance. There, I studied with Rhonda Rider. Since graduating in May 2019, I have performed around Boston and Cape Cod and expanded my private studio. More recently, I have been scoring music for film and television for fun.
Julia began teaching in 2016 and joined Note-worthy Experiences in August 2023.
Learn more about our Cello teacher Julia Rupp in her Teacher Feature.
