Sharps and Flats Welcomes New Violin and Piano Instructor, Julie Overland!

Sharps and Flats Conservatory is excited to welcome Julie Ludwig Overland to their exceptional faculty.

“Julie is a great addition to our faculty. She is an accomplished music educator and performer! Her upbeat attitude and creative approach to teaching fits perfectly with our team. Her knowledge and talent is a great addition to our Ridgefield musical community.” says, Alexa Donaldson, owner and director of Sharps and Flats Music Conservatory.

Julie has Bachelor of Fine Arts in music from Ithaca College, a Master’s Degree is Education from WCSU and she earned a 6^th year diploma in Educational Leadership at  UCONN. She is also a Register Music Therapist. 

In 2014 Julie was appointed the Northeast Representative on the NAfME Council for Orchestral Education.  As a member of the CT Arts Leadership Team, she recently assisted in the development of the newly established National Arts Standards.  Julie has also acted as a chairperson on the CMEA Curriculum Council and Education Committee for the American Chamber Orchestra.

Julie has toured with orchestras performing in Japan, Hong Kong, The Philippines, Okinawa, Italy, Austria, the Czech Republic, and across the United States.  Locally, she has performed with the Norwalk, Ridgefield and Connecticut Philharmonic orchestras. Julie currently performs with the American Chamber Orchestra, Broadway Bach Ensemble and her own string quartet.

Julie is passionate about ensuring all students receive excellent music education that is appropriate to their learning style.  As a music therapist and experienced educator, she developed a special note reading system to assist students with special needs and visual processing deficits. She believes that all students should be given the opportunity to participate in music! 

If you would like to take a lesson with Julie, please contact Sharps and Flats at admin@sharpsandflatsconservatory.com or 203-438-3300.