Julia Hensley
Julia Hensley is from Victoria BC, and has been playing music since she was 4 years old. She privately teaches fiddle and classical violin, guitar, ukulele, piano, and singing. Julia holds a Diploma in Music Performance, and is currently completing her bachelors degree in Opera Singing at the University of Victoria. Julia has been coming to fiddle camp since she was 7 years old, and is thrilled to be returning as an instructor for the second year running of fiddling fun.
Julia's classes
Ukulele (Beginner & experienced, ages 7+ up)
Have you ever wanted to explore the strange yet wonderful tropical instrument… the ukulele? I will be bringing the sandy beaches of Hawaii to you in this low-level exploration of basic strumming patterns, chords, and sing–along songs. If you are a little more well versed in the ways of the ukulele, then we will look at some fingerpicking harmonies to compliment the songs we cover. Aimed at folks age 7 and up.
Class Time: 11:00
First Time Fiddle (kids ages 7-11)
If you have never picked up a bow or fiddle before, or can’t remember what you did the last time you picked up your fiddle, then this is the class for you. Aimed at kids age 7 ish – 10 ish, this will be a fun exploration of basic fiddle techniques, tunes, and bowing rhythms.
Class Time: 1:30
Introduction to Songwriting (Ages 10 - Adult)
In this skill building class, I will be giving you some tools for your songwriting tool box. We will look at the typical structure that songs today are built around, basic chord progressions that compliment different musical vibes, and maybe play around with some lyric prompts. We will observe what works and what doesn't, and we will try our hand at creating our own songs. In this workshop, I will provide you with the hammer and nails, and the creativity will be left up to you! Feel free to bring an accompaniment instrument of your choice (such as guitar/ukulele/keyboard) and consider being ready to sing. Aimed for people age 10 and up.
Class Time: 3:00
Have you ever wanted to explore the strange yet wonderful tropical instrument… the ukulele? I will be bringing the sandy beaches of Hawaii to you in this low-level exploration of basic strumming patterns, chords, and sing–along songs. If you are a little more well versed in the ways of the ukulele, then we will look at some fingerpicking harmonies to compliment the songs we cover. Aimed at folks age 7 and up.
Class Time: 11:00
First Time Fiddle (kids ages 7-11)
If you have never picked up a bow or fiddle before, or can’t remember what you did the last time you picked up your fiddle, then this is the class for you. Aimed at kids age 7 ish – 10 ish, this will be a fun exploration of basic fiddle techniques, tunes, and bowing rhythms.
Class Time: 1:30
Introduction to Songwriting (Ages 10 - Adult)
In this skill building class, I will be giving you some tools for your songwriting tool box. We will look at the typical structure that songs today are built around, basic chord progressions that compliment different musical vibes, and maybe play around with some lyric prompts. We will observe what works and what doesn't, and we will try our hand at creating our own songs. In this workshop, I will provide you with the hammer and nails, and the creativity will be left up to you! Feel free to bring an accompaniment instrument of your choice (such as guitar/ukulele/keyboard) and consider being ready to sing. Aimed for people age 10 and up.
Class Time: 3:00