Flutist, musician and music educator Julia Ilomäki works as a flutist in classical and other genres. Julia's playing is characterised by versatility and passion for all kinds of music. Julia performs actively as a freelancer and in various chamber music ensembles in Finland and abroad. Julia has performed as a soloist with the Pyynikki Symphony Orchestra and the Tampere Music Academy Sinfonieta. 

Julia graduated as a professional musician from the Tampere Conservatory with distinction in 2016. She has since continued her studies at the Sibelius Academy of the University of the Arts Helsinki and the Royal Stockholm Conservatory of Music. Julia graduated with a Diploma in Classical Flute in spring 2022 and a Master's degree in Music Education from the Sibelius Academy in spring 2023. 

As well as performing music, teaching has always been close to Julia's heart. Julia has more than 10 years of teaching experience. Julia has worked as a flute teacher at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Sibelius-lukio Upper Secondary School, Helsinki Finnish Adult Education Centre and privately. Julia enjoys sharing her musical knowledge with others, potentially creating something even greater. This is Julia's strength both as a musician and as a music educator. 

Together with Sarah Devoyon, Julia is the artistic content planner and performing musician for Mänttä Music Festival's Common Good for All concert series. Read more about the Common Good for All concerts.