About Us

Julie Briggs studied classical and modern music
with the renowned Doctor Donald Isaak and
Eugene Pridonoff at Arizona State University. She
participated in multiple Solo and Ensemble
Festivals in various locations. She was also part
of the Phoenix Symphony Guild Young Musicians
Competition for three years, receiving superior
ratings and excellent adjudications and competed
in three Concerto Contests at ASU. Twice she
was the recipient of a Mesa, Arizona Music Guild
Scholarship and was awarded a place in the
Northern Arizona University music honors recital.
Julie continues to employ her piano skills through
her experiences in accompanying for various
groups and musicians.

Julie Briggs served on the board of the Arizona
State Music Teachers Association and was a
member of the National Music Teachers
Association. She has taught students from ages
three to ninety-nine over the past thirty years.
Throughout that time, she has planned and
conducted piano recitals, developed and directed
site reading classes, and privately taught
children’s musical theatre groups.

Julie Briggs has:
* Worked closely with the Reading and
Burlington Recreation Departments, teaching
keyboard classes
* Taught at Belmont Hill Private School for over
ten years
* Designed and taught Keyboard Crash Course
* Directed a cable station recital on the BCAT
Station in Burlington, MA
* Taught at two Montessori schools (Tara and
Burlington), KinderCare, Little Professionals, and
Knowledge Beginnings pre-schools.
* Has taught students with multiple disabilities
and special needs.

For several years, Julie has had students
receive high ratings and complimentary
adjudications through their involvement in the
Arizona State Music Teachers Association
Music Study Program. During these
adjudication judges made the following
comments:

“Your students have so much enthusiasm and
joy in their music - that’s the most important
thing and you’ve got the magic; solid
technique, a very musical performance.”
– Joanne Caudill

“Your students were well prepared. You are
doing a great job, congrats!”
– Carol Sue Rickel

“What a nice class you have; a credit to you!”
– Carolyn Steppe.