Julia Morneweg
My passion for teaching began in my late teens, as a student at the Royal College of Music. Now, more than 20 years later, I run a busy teaching studio in South West London, work online with students across the globe and regularly give masterclasses and workshops both in the UK as well as internationally.
Since the earliest days of my career, performing and teaching have been inextricably linked for me. The challenge of deconstructing processes into their most minuscule component parts and explaining them in a way that is easy to understand develops my playing and makes my question musical ideas in a way that no amount of practice ever could, fuelling my passion for sharing the knowledge that I have gained from performing at the highest level in solo, chamber and orchestral settings for more than two decades.
I have a profound interest in the history of string teaching, particularly in the Russian school of playing which has produced many of today's finest performers.
It is my aim to continuously nurture my students' love of music while equipping them with the highest level of technique from their very first lesson. I pay particular attention to the correct use of the entire body, thus preventing the formation of bad habits and potential later injury. It is at the very outset of a musician's training that good foundations need to be laid that will enable swift progress later on.
I work with a broad range of students, from gifted young children at the start of their musical journey to postgraduates preparing to enter the music profession and adults simply wanting to take their cello playing to the next level. I also work with professional players looking to resolve specific issues, such as post-injury rehabilitation requiring alterations to their technical setup.
Nothing gives me greater pride and satisfaction than seeing the exceptional results my students achieve, be that excellent exam results, audition success and competition wins, or somebody simply feeling fully comfortable and confident on the cello for the first time in their lives!
Masterclasses & Workshops
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Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
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Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra
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Music for the Future (Slovenia)
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Enterprise Scotland
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Royal College of Music Summer School
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Tanglin Trust School, Singapore
Schools my students have won scholarships to
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St Paul's Girls School
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St Paul's Boys School
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Godolphin & Latymer
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Alleyn's
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Putney High School
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Latymer
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Sevenoaks
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JAGS
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Channing
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Wimbledon High School
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Francis Holland School
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Trinity
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Whitgift
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Hornsby House
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Cobham Free School
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Kingsdale Foundation School
Face-to-Face Lessons in London
My London class is strictly limited to a fixed number of slots to ensure I can offer a very high degree of lesson regularity. Vacancies open up periodically, so if you are interested in a regular slot, please contact me to enquire about availability and terms. (Ad-hoc sessions are possible, but subject to more limited availability.)
1-2-1 Online Lessons
Online lessons are perfect for you if you either have a one-off issue you wish to resolve or you really wish to take your playing to the next level with regular lessons. You don't need any special equipment - a laptop or tablet will suffice. I mainly use FaceTime and Skype for my online teaching. Once you have purchased either a single lesson or a bundle, I will be in touch with you to arrange lessons at a mutually convenient time.
Live Online Workshops
Don't have the budget for regular lessons? Would love some new practice ideas? You would like to meet like-minded cellists from around the world? Then Julia's Cello Cafe, my new monthly online meet-up is just the ticket for you! In these 75-minute sessions, we will each time devote roughly half an hour to a specific technical topic with explanations and exercises and afterwards, I will open the floor to questions, where you can ask me to look at any problem you might have and we will talk about it together in a fun and informal way!
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