Dr. JÚLIA COELHO
('Pronounced: 'ʒu.li.ʌ ku.'ʌ.ʎu)
Scholar-Performer-Educator
Music History / Musicology
Vocal Performance (Soprano)
PhilosMelodia: The Singing Harp
Vocalist - Live Performances
Accompaniment at the Gothic Harp, Psaltery, Keyboard
VOICE, PIANO, MUSIC THEORY, EAR TRAINING LESSONS
Dr. Coelho is an international professional musician with over 15 years of performance and teaching experience in voice, piano, and music theory / ear training.
Interested in music lessons?
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About lessons:
Weekly lessons or coaching in-person (at my location in Denton only) or online.
Want a trial lesson for weekly lessons? First 30 min. lesson is for free!
VOICE
all ages, different styles, all voice types, all levels
$65 for 60 min; $50 for 45 min.; $35 for 30 min.
PIANO
all ages, different styles, beginner and intermediate levels
$50 for 60 min.; $40 for 45 min.; $30 for 30 min.
MUSIC THEORY & EAR TRAINING
all ages, different styles, beginner and intermediate levels
$50 for 60 min.; $40 for 45 min.; $30 for 30 min.
SONGWRITING/COMPOSITION
all ages, different styles, beginner levels
$50 for 60 min.; $40 for 45 min.; $30 for 30 min.
Availability - in-person in my PhilosMelodia studio in Denton or online
(Limited slots): Tuesdays and Sundays afternoon
Languages spoken - Lessons can be taught in English, Portuguese, Italian, or Spanish
I take the first lesson to get to know the students' goals, musical preferences, skill at the instrument, etc. Every person has a different learning pace, goals, and musical approach; therefore, I adapt my lessons accordingly!
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PhilosMelodia Studio Policies:
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Payment in advance for weekly lessons at the beginning of the month
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Cancelation policy: 36h in advance (no make-up if is cancelled less than 36h in advance)
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Discontinuing lessons: 2-week heads up notice
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No refunds on unused or cancelled lessons; lesson credit instead (if cancelled with more than 36h in advance)
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Unused lessons can be banked for a period of 3 months. Unused lessons after that time will be considered forfeited.
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About Dr. Júlia Coelho, D.M.A.:
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Active professional performer in the DFW area and Portugal (singing, often self-accompanying at Gothic harp, piano, psaltery and/or lyre)
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Music History Teaching Fellow at UNT Denton
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Private music instructor at PhilosMelodia, LLC (voice, piano, music theory).
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Music lessons teaching for over 15 years, both in the US (regularly) and in Europe (in English, Portuguese, Italian, and Spanish).
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Education:
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DMA (Doctorate of Musical Arts) VOICE, University of North Texas (2024)*
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PhD MUSICOLOGY, University of North Texas (2025, exp.)*
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MM VOICE and MA MUSICOLOGY, University of Missouri (2017, 2018)
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MASTER'S CANTO LIRICO, Conservatorio Cimarosa, Avellino, Italy (2013)*
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BA PHILOSOPHY, FLUL Lisbon, Portugal (2010)
*Minor in MUSIC THEORY, EARLY MUSIC, MUSIC HISTORY, FOREIGN LANGUAGES.
For more info on my work and credentials, please visit my bio