Our Educators

Julie Stewart

"Kindermusik is my passion; and children are a major element of that passion! Music has always been a part of my life and I am fulfilled with the prospect of sharing that experience in the Kindermusik classroom. In my efforts to be the best educator I can be I am always seeking new educational opportunities to fine-hone my expertise. As I approach my 19th year teaching the Kindermusik curricula I am still inspired seeing the bright expression of a little one who connects with a song or activity. It is my goal to cultivate a fun musical relationship with my families and guide in their musical relationships with each other. Many of my Kindermusik graduates choose to stay in my studio and continue to work with me in voice lessons far beyond their Kindermusik experience. The success of those who have grown up in my guidance is a testament to the knowledge and relationships I have cultivated. Please come and join the fun and take advantage of the amazing benefits a Kindermusik experience will give you!"

Julie Stewart is the owner of Kindermusik of Clayton & Voice of Clayton in Clayton, North Carolina. She has 45+ years of vocal training and performance experience. She is a graduate of Kent State University with a degree in Gifted and Elementary Education and a minor in vocal performance. In 1979 she moved from Ohio to North Carolina where she met her husband of 29 years, Ken.

Julie has been recognized as a Maestro Educator by Kindermusik International five different times which placed her Kindermusik Studio in the top Kindermusik Programs worldwide. In 2011-2012 she is recognized for the third year in a row as a prestigious Maestro in Outreach along with only 21 other educators world-wide out of 5,000.

Julie has studied with renowned vocal coach, Fran Shafter, and continued her study of vocal and choral music through a variety of continuing education avenues. It was Fran who encouraged Julie to teach voice herself. In the spring of 1992 she began teaching voice to three students and in 1993 completed her first Kindermusik Workshop from Linda Swears in Winston-Salem, NC. Julie is licensed in all Kindermusik core curricula, Family Time, Sign and Sing and other specialty courses. Her studio, Kindermusik of Clayton & Voice of Clayton opened in 1994 and Julie teaches a full program of classes. She continues to teach private voice to children 8 years old through adults and directs the Johnston County Home Educators (JCHE) Home-School Choruses. In the summer of 2010 Julie began teaching private voice lessons in Smithfield at Sharon Baptist Music Academy and expanded her Kindermusik program to North Raleigh Gymnastics, in Raleigh, NC.

Julie and her husband Ken have two grown daughters, Rosalie and Kendra, and two Siamese cats, Keishi and Grizzabella. Julie resides in Zebulon, North Carolina, out in the rural part of Johnston County, or as she puts it 'In the County'.