The Rope – Julia (VEYN) – Studio Live Session
Julia
"It's important to me not to follow a standard curriculum. I work with what my students bring to the table.“
Julia (Vocal Coach and Singing Instructor) • At age 20, she began vocational training as a musician in the popular music field, majoring in voice, in Hamburg. She then planned to study to become a music teacher—but there was a twist: instead of becoming a teacher, she is now a vocal coach and, above all, a freelance musician. How did that come about?
In her case, the love of music skipped a generation. What her parents were unable to pursue was a daily necessity for her grandparents—and especially her great-grandfather. Perseverance or stubbornness—it’s in the eye of the beholder. Being energetic and having staying power can also be a virtue, at least for oneself, especially when you’re fighting for your own musical aspirations. "No one knows exactly where it came from, but I wanted to play the violin and nagged my mother about it for about four years until I finally got my way," says Julia. She practices with similar determination, so that the initial squeaking quickly turns into melodious string music. (to the ear-pleaser (melodious sound)).
The violin is one thing; her voice is another. A pivotal moment: By chance, she finds herself watching a dress rehearsal of the church children’s choir one day and becomes a member on the spot—marking the start of her singing career.
Music runs like a common thread through her life. The school’s offerings in pop music—in this rural area—are rather limited, or let’s just say nonexistent, which makes it hard for her to keep up. So she teaches herself by listening and imitating. Thirteen-year-old Julia is captivated by everything that falls under the umbrella of pop music—inspired by Demi Lovato, (A Capella), Sia, and the band Daughter and Finlay, as well as Motown greats like Stevie Wonder and soul musician Allan Stone. She’s listened to a cappella music over and over again; perhaps her nearly perfect pitch—in addition to her violin playing—is also due to this fact.
When asked what music means to her, she replies without hesitation, with a broad smile: "Everything! As cliché as that may sound, it’s simply my whole reason for living—everything I do in any way is connected to music.“
She has always subconsciously had her sights set on a major singing career. The stage is secondary; singing, however, is the main focus.
She fulfilled her dream of moving away from teaching and becoming a professional musician by passing the entrance exam—today she is studying popular music with a focus on voice at the University of Music, Drama, and Media in Hanover. There is one “but”: She would also like to teach music, preferably voice.
So the next step toward becoming a vocal coach was practically a foregone conclusion. What can Julia's students expect?
She draws on a wealth of experience and makes targeted use of her musical expertise to benefit her students.
"It's important to me not to just go through a standard program. I work with what my students bring to the table. I always want to hear their songs first. My goal is for my students to be able to truly interpret and sing their own songs by the end.“
In her lessons, she encourages students—in very concrete terms—to tackle the challenges they face head-on, have fun working on the songs they want to sing, and discover their own style. She always keeps vocal health in mind. And when it comes to songwriting, she—unsurprisingly—also has plenty of tips to offer.
"Music is also my most important form of expression. When I write songs, I often take stock of myself; it's only then that I realize what's going on in the world and what it means to me.“
Her current solo project, "Veyn"—alternative pop-rock with electronic influences—takes listeners on a journey into the depths of Julia's inner world.
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