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About
•Julie Baretela, Owner/Instructor•
Located inside the Simpsonville Art Center
in downtown Simpsonville.
NEW UPDATES:
•Gift certificates are available during the Holidays for those who want to give the gift of music.
•VIRTUAL LESSON available for remote students or those who are quarantining due to exposure or testing positive for COVID-19.
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Instruction available for All Ages
from Beginner to Advance.
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::About your instructor::
Julie Baretela, private instructor & owner of Blackbird Music. Voted “Excellence in the field of Private Music Education” in 2018 & 2021.
Julie perfected her profession at Point University in 2006-2010 where she received a Bachelors Degree in Music.
Her ambitions as a teacher specifically is to help you grow & achieve beyond your expectations. Her educators used traditional teaching methods but Julie developed her own successful contemporary method that positively enhances the students strength, dexterity, ear-training, memorization & techniques.
To gain experience & enhance confidence, Blackbird Music provides growing opportunities through Student Concerts, Live Open Mics, Recording Studios, & Music Theory Clinics.
I teach:
•Ages 5 to Adult
•Beginner->Advance
•Piano, Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Banjo, & Voice
•Music theory, Sight reading
•Song Writing/Composition
We also offer:
•Violin & Viola
Audition prep for:
•Elite Education Programs
-Governor school & more
•Competitions
-local/national
•Tv programs
-The Voice, America’s Got Talent, etc.
•Musical Theatre
Overview
Hired 172 times
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Background checked
5 employees
9 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, and Venmo.
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Services offered
Interested musical styles
Pop
R&B
Musical theater
Jazz
Work location
My customers travel to me
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and professionalism.
Excellent 4.9
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Patricia G.
Sep 2, 2026
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I really enjoyed my free consultation with Julie\! She was very kind, welcoming, and helpful, and I enjoyed getting acquainted with her and learning more about what I can expect from voice lessons\.
I’m really looking forward to starting my lessons and learning more about singing, vocal techniques, and how to strengthen and develop my voice\. As a creative business owner, I’m especially excited about how improving my singing abilities can help me grow creatively and support the work I’m doing with my business.
I’m excited to begin this journey with Julie and look forward to learning from her!
Details: 45 - 64 years old • No, the student cannot read music • 2 - 4 yrs of formal training • R&B • Gospel • What the teacher recommends • I'm flexible • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
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Anthony P.
Oct 15, 2025
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I’ve only taken 3 lessons so far and I’ve noticed improvement already! Julie is great at understanding what people need to work on based off of their individual voice and the music they want to sing.
Details: 18 - 25 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Rock • Country • Jazz • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location
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Ronald S.
Oct 23, 2019
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Julie is a true professional and I have total confidence in her. I am new to singinglessons, but Julie will put you at ease and explain everything step by step. I looked years for a singing instructor and I could never find that right person until now. I am totally satisfied and cannot wait to see how I progress. Isabelle(fur baby) is pretty awesome as well. Learn from Julie; you'll be glad you did.
Details: 45 - 64 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training • Pop • Musical theater • Opera • Gospel • Country • Classical • What the teacher recommends • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location
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Jennifer M.
Sep 6, 2020
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We love Julie! She teaches and guides my son while allowing him to utilize his own creativity, musical style, and personality. (Voice lessons)
Details: 10 - 13 years old • Yes, the student can read music • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Pop • Rock • Musical theater • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location
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Jenna H.
Apr 4, 2023
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The consultation went great! Julie is very personable and my kiddo felt comfortable. Can’t wait to set up voice lessons for my kiddo.
Details: 6 - 9 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training • What the teacher recommends • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
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FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
FREE* • Demo Lesson • 30min - 45min
*(one time use Only)
Busy unpredictable schedule?
Don’t worry we are Flexible.
Lessons can be schedule weekly and biweekly. Though, usually weekly lessons are encourage.
1 DEMO LESSON IS FREE (per customer)
UPON REQUEST
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
My teaching techniques are very different from the usual music teachers and has proven to have a major success rate. The Students who use my practice method to focus on the major skills of any instrument consistently outperform their peers with comparable talents.
These lessons are not only just to help you learn the fundamentals of music, but to help you to learn how to truly express your thoughts and personality through music. All the lessons are customized to fit your needs and personal goals, to help you discover your your style and how to express yourself through music. Just a beginner who simply want to try something new? or Are you a professional looking to fine tune your art, not matter the age, reason, or experience We both can work together to help you grow as a music lover. If you are looking to improv or learn about singing, or play guitar, ukulele, piano, to prep for an audition, or learn how to write better songs, or how to apply music theory or how to take your performance to the next level I can help.
Contact Blackbird Music **********
. Can’t wait to help you on your musical journey!!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Bachelors of Science in Music from Point University
