Julia Murphy

Julia Murphy currently teaches the Barcel Babies class for the Barcel Suzuki String Academy, a music experience for children ages 0 to 4 years of age with an adult. In preparation to teach this class she has completed Suzuki Early Childhood Education Levels I, II, and III. She began teaching this class in the fall of 2015. Ms. Murphy earned undergraduate degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in music therapy and in general music education as well as a graduate degree in administrative leadership. She has been employed as a music teacher and music therapist in the Elmbrook School District and by the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. Ms. Murphy experienced the Suzuki method firsthand as the parent of two children who graduated from the BSSA program. She serves as a collaborative pianist for students currently in the program and also assists with various administrative duties related to the BSSA organization.