As a certified Strategic Intervention Coach, Julia has seen her private studio, her income, and her teaching effectiveness grow exponentially as a result of applying what she has learned about human psychology to the music studio. She is excited and eager to share these insights and inspiration with other teachers. Julia Sansone, NCTM is a dynamic speaker who has led workshops for the American Independent Music Teachers Association and local and state chapters of the National Guild of Piano Teachers and the Music Teachers National Association. She is passionate about offering music teachers fresh insights and effective and practical strategies that will catapult them into more effective and fulfilling interactions with their students and colleagueswww.SuccessfulMusicTeacher.com

Accompanies the Sanctuary Choir, vocalists, instrumentalists and various ensembles on the piano and organ during weekly rehearsals and services; including special services such as Handel’s Messiah, Dubois’ Seven Last Words of Christ, The Magnificat by Pergolesi, and Vivaldi’s Gloria. Served as interim and substitute pianist/organist and director at numerous local churches and played at frequent community and special events; served as Music Minister for Open Door services at Sweet Briar College. Director - Rivermont Chime Choir (3rd-5th Grade) Director - Rivermont Handbell Choir (5rd-7th Grade) Director - Rivermont New Song Vocal Choir (7th-12th Grade) Selected repertoire; planned and directed rehearsals and performances; coordinated rehearsal and performance schedules with parents and Director of MusicServes as a wedding and funeral pianist/organist/accompanist.

Managed and taught independent piano studio - 1995-presentAwarded Music Teachers National Certification - 2008Planned and taught private and group lessons to children and adults; designed detailed courses of study which included specific repertoire, individual short and long-term goals and comprehensive lesson plans for over 85+ private piano studentsDesigned studio business and promotional materials including letterhead, information and policy brochures, recital programs, award certificates, organizational forms and pedagogical materialsDeveloped and taught preschool piano/music course and piano improvisation class and syllabi Developed and taught an after-school group piano class music program for 2nd - 4th graders at New Covenant Schools. Practiced and prepared countless solo and ensemble performances including Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op.16 and many 4-hand works: Camille Saint-Saens-LeCarnaval Des Animaux; Arensky-Six Children’s Pieces Op.34; Prokofiev-Peter and the Wolf; Debussy-Petite Suite; Ravel-Ma Mere L’oye; Brahms-Liebeslieder; Rachmaninoff-Six Pieces Op.11; Mozart Sonatas

Designed and published monthly newsletter; prepared agendas and presided over chapter and board meetings; worked with executive board to prepare a 2 year budget and calendar of student events and professional development programs; prepared and presented reports to the state executive board  Also served as the Vice President for Programs - 2002 – 2004Planned and coordinated 2 years of professional teachers’ programs for chapter meetings; promoted the programs to the membership; prepared and presented reports to the executive board Vice President for Student Events - 2006 – 2008Prepared and organized 2 years of student events including festivals, masterclasses, recitals and receptions; designed all programs, flyers, promotional materials and certificates; prepared and presented reports to the executive board and adjudicated student music festivalsTreasurer - 1998 – 2002 and 2011 – present Collected and recorded dues; kept itemized account of all receipts and disbursements; reconciled bank account; prepared and presented financial reports at chapter and board meetings; paid all bills; prepared and presented budget to executive board

Answered phone calls and took reservations; networked with local businesses to market services; coordinated weddings and other events; worked with owners in developing marketing plan