I am Julia, a professional violinist and composer with extensive experience in jazz, experimental music, and live electronics. I have performed internationally and lead multiple ensembles, including my own jazz quartet. My passion lies in blending traditional string playing with modern electronic music, creating unique sounds and collaborations. Throughout my career, I have also been active as a lecturer and workshop leader, sharing my knowledge and enthusiasm for music and improvisation. Based in London now, I enjoy contributing to the vibrant experimental improvisation scene while continuing to compose and perform worldwide.

Julia

I am Julia, a professional violinist and composer with extensive experience in jazz, experimental music, and live electronics. I have performed internationally and lead multiple ensembles, including my own jazz quartet. My passion lies in blending traditional string playing with modern electronic music, creating unique sounds and collaborations. Throughout my career, I have also been active as a lecturer and workshop leader, sharing my knowledge and enthusiasm for music and improvisation. Based in London now, I enjoy contributing to the vibrant experimental improvisation scene while continuing to compose and perform worldwide.

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I am Julia, a professional violinist and composer with extensive experience in jazz, experimental music, and live electronics. I have performed internationally and lead multiple ensembles, including my own jazz quartet. My passion lies in blending traditional string playing with modern electronic music, creating unique sounds and collaborations.

Throughout my career, I have also been active as a lecturer and workshop leader, sharing my knowledge and enthusiasm for music and improvisation. Based in London now, I enjoy contributing to the vibrant experimental improvisation scene while continuing to compose and perform worldwide.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Music teacher and lecturer at Jazz Haus Schule, Cologne
December 31, 2015 - August 28, 2025
Taught music and led ensemble workshops, focusing on jazz education.
Violin teacher and jazz combo leader at Solinger Jazz Workshop
December 31, 2019 - August 28, 2025
Led jazz improvisation groups and provided violin instruction at the Solinger Jazz Workshops across several years.
String ensemble director and violin teacher at Jazz Haus Schule, Cologne
December 31, 2019 - August 28, 2025
Directed string ensembles and taught violin within the jazz context.
Violin tutor at Maison Musical, London
January 1, 2024 - Present
Provided violin tuition to students in London.
Piano and Violin tutor at Piano Fun Club, London
January 1, 2024 - Present
Tutored piano and violin learners in London.
Permanent Engagement Artist at Düsseldorf Schauspielhaus
January 1, 2021 - Present
Participated as a violinist in theatrical piece 'Alice'.

Education

Graduate of Jazz Pre-College at Jazz Haus Schule, Cologne
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Music at Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

1st Prize, Jugend Musiziert Violin Competition (Solo Violin Category)
January 1, 2003 - August 28, 2025
Concert Scholarship, Avian Quartet
January 1, 2019 - August 28, 2025
WDR Jazz Prize with The Dorf and Umland
January 1, 2020 - August 28, 2025
Richard Carl Dörken Scholarship with hilde
January 1, 2020 - August 28, 2025
Scholarships for Solo Project from GEMA, Musikfonds, Neustart Kultur
January 1, 2020 - August 28, 2025
"Liasemble" funded by NRW Kunststiftung
January 1, 2021 - August 28, 2025
Neustart Kultur scholarships for solo projects
January 1, 2021 - August 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Other
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    Arrangement for string quartet of a kurdish folk song music instrumental soundtrack