Born as Jule Malischke in Heidenheim an der Brenz, Julie is one of the most compelling voices in today’s guitar and singer-songwriter scene. She blends masterful guitar technique with emotional depth and a distinctive vocal tone. On stages across Europe—and now North America—she captivates audiences with a rare balance of technical brilliance, poetic expression, and charismatic stage presence.
Her musical journey began with classical guitar studies at the Leopold Mozart Center in Augsburg, followed by a master’s degree and an advanced artist diploma at the University of Music Carl Maria von Weber in Dresden. Until 2024, she taught there as a lecturer and led the guitar program in the Department of Music Education. Since the beginning of 2025, she has taken a break from academia to devote herself fully to her artistic career, a decision that has further fueled her creative evolution.
Rooted in classical guitar tradition yet open to a wide stylistic spectrum, Julie Malia moves effortlessly between concert guitar repertoire, intricate fingerstyle arrangements, and original songs infused with elements of jazz, pop, and folk.
Her latest album, Seagull (2024)—nominated for the German Record Critics’ Award—is an intimate and personal work. The songs explore themes of courage, transformation, and self-trust, revealing an artist who creates soundscapes that balance introspection and expansiveness. The album also features carefully reimagined interpretations of select pieces, each touched by her unmistakable style.
Since 2024, Julie Malia has been performing alongside acoustic guitar legend Don Ross, touring extensively throughout Germany, Europe, and North America.
Through her music, she builds bridges between worlds—between classical and contemporary, virtuosity and emotion, grounding and lightness. Those who experience her live know at once: this is an artist who doesn’t just play—she shares her soul.
