Julia Choi

Julia Choi is an accomplished violinist and educator currently serving as the First Violinist at the Metropolitan Opera since September 2019 and a Violin Faculty member at the Manhattan School of Music since July 2023, where Julia teaches at the Pre-College program. As an independent violin teacher since January 2009, Julia has significantly impacted students, who have achieved acceptance into prestigious conservatories and earned accolades in youth symphonies and school orchestras. Previous experience includes performing as a violinist with the Fondation du Verbier Festival in 2015 and working as an Ear Training Teaching Assistant at The Juilliard School from 2012 to 2015. Julia holds multiple degrees from The Juilliard School, including a Pre-College Diploma, Bachelor of Music, and Master of Music, as well as a Professional Studies degree in Orchestral Performance from the Manhattan School of Music.