Julie Munkholm Bruun was born in Denmark in 1982.
Julie has studied cello performance, teaching and chamber music instruction at The Royal Academy of Music, Aarhus, Denmark and the Danish National Academy of Music, Odense, Denmark – the hometown of Hans Christian Andersen. She has studied with many well-renowned cellists amongst Harro Ruijsenaars, Niels Ullner and Henrik Brendstrup. In 2002-2003 she took a year of absence from her studies in Denmark to deepen her understanding and knowledge for cello technique. She obtained this through private studies with Gert Von Bülow in Rostock, Germany. As a performer, Julie has participated in a number of master classes with various teachers. A few to mention are the world famous cellists and cello teachers; Steven Isserlis and Ralph Kirschbaum. Her extensive studies in teaching methods have taken her all over Europe, and she has developed a large knowledge and expertise in what she is most passionate for: Teaching.
Julie is a very versatile musician. She has performed in Denmark, Sweden, Italy and USA, and her repertoire spreads widely from classical to rock. Julie has worked closely with a number of small ensembles and duo’s in Denmark. She has worked on stage with award winning pianist Mookie Lee Menuhin, Multi Grammy awarded musician/composer Perry Stenbäck and Danish pianist/composer Jonas Frederik. Julie has also worked considerably with crossover music in various settings and was a member of the crossover/world-music ensemble “Laila & Symfobia” from 2001-2006 (Laila now tours the world with the extraordinary “Aquasonic”). Julie has recorded for artists such as Tina Dickow, Western Stars and world famous Danish pianist and composer Bent Fabricius Bjerre.
Julie has more than 20 years of teaching experience. She has taught students of all ages and levels. Several of her students have continued their musical educations at Music Academies and have become professional cellists. Julie’s teaching method is creative and fun. She believes that the very foundation of teaching is to believe in the student and their abilities – and that it is possible for anyone to find the love for music and learn how to play. Children learns in different ways and Julie targets learning from many different angles. That makes it easier for the student to remember and bring the practicing techniques home.
Julie is also a RYT500 yoga teacher and through her studies in yoga she has developed a greater awareness for how to work skillfully with the anatomy behind playing the cello.
