About Yulia Berry
Yulia Berry is a distinguished American flutist and teacher of Russian descent, internationally recognized for her visionary contributions to the global flute community. A performer, educator, writer, and cultural founder, her work bridges artistry, education, technology, and cultural preservation, uniting flutists worldwide through innovative and sustainable initiatives.
She is the founder of Flute Almanac, the New England Flute Institute, and The Babel Flute, as well as the creator of pioneering projects including the Web Flute Academy, the All About Flute Mobile App, and the First Global Game for Flutists. Her work is defined by a rare synthesis of musical depth, technological innovation, and global perspective.
In recognition of her impact, Yulia Berry was named an Honored Listee in Marquis Who’s Who 2024, a historic biographical publication documenting the achievements of exceptional individuals since 1898.
Artistic Career
With over 30 years of professional experience across the United States, Europe, and Russia, Yulia Berry has earned acclaim as a soloist and chamber musician, noted for her expressive artistry and refined musical voice. Her performance career includes appearances at festivals and venues internationally.
From 1999 to 2002, she performed with the Russian ethno-rock ensemble Vermicelli Orchestra, and her more recent highlights include chamber and solo performances in Boston, including concerts with Trio Russe.
Several composers have dedicated works to her, including Romanian-Canadian composer Marius Herea, Italian flutist and composer Onorio Zaralli, and American composer Eugene Magalif.
Education and Pedagogy
Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Dr. Berry directs Yulia Berry’s Flute Studio and the New England Flute Institute (NEFI). Her pedagogical approach integrates technical rigor, musical imagination, historical awareness, and individualized development.
Her students have earned placements in leading ensembles and programs, including the Massachusetts Youth Wind Ensemble, the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra, the New England Conservatory Baroque Ensemble, Junior and Senior District Festivals, the All-State Festival, and ensembles at the Longy School of Music.
From 2012 to 2021, she co-founded and directed the Annual Open Flute Competition “Young Virtuoso” in Saint Petersburg, Russia, supported by the Foundation of Maestro Yuri Temirkanov, reflecting her long-term commitment to nurturing emerging talent.
Writing, Research, and Cultural Work
A prolific writer and researcher, Yulia Berry explores the flute’s relationship to art, culture, and history. Her work addresses flute technique, practice strategies, interpretation, and the cultural significance of the instrument across different eras and countries. Through articles, lectures, and editorial projects, she contributes to a deeper and more contextual understanding of the flute beyond performance alone.
Her interviews and features include appearances in The Flute View, Boston Magazine, The Babel Flute, Go Solo, and the Flute 360 podcast.
Innovation and Digital Leadership
Yulia Berry has been a pioneer in digital music education and publishing. She created the All About Flute Mobile App, one of the first mobile applications dedicated to flutists, which operated successfully from 2013 to 2021.
As co-founder of The Babel Flute and Web Flute Academy, she helped establish multilingual digital platforms that combined structured e-learning with live instruction and international collaboration.
In 2022 and 2023, she conceived and technically implemented the Global Flute Convention, the largest online flute event to date, bringing together over 400 participants and featuring 110 events across six days.
Flute Almanac & Global Initiatives
In August 2024, Yulia Berry founded Flute Almanac, a global, multilingual digital magazine and cultural platform dedicated exclusively to the flute. The platform integrates long-form editorial content, research, global calendar of historical flute events, interviews, reviews, educational resources, international event listings, and an expanding virtual infrastructure, quickly becoming a key reference for the global flute community.
She is also the Founder of the Global Flute Excellence Awards, the world’s first non-competitive international recognition platform dedicated to excellence, cultural impact, and contribution within the flute field. Supported by Sir James Galway and Lady Jeanne Galway as Honorary Chairs, the Awards engage an international panel of expert judges and document achievement across performance, education, composition, craftsmanship, and innovation.
Education
Dr. Berry holds a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) and Master of Music (MM) in Flute Performance, Pedagogy, and Music Education from the St. Petersburg State Conservatory named after N. A. Rimsky-Korsakov. She earned her Bachelor of Music degree cum laude from the St. Petersburg State College of Music named after M. P. Mussorgsky, and is also a graduate of the Mravinsky State Music School.
Legacy
Through her combined work as a performer, educator, writer, innovator, and institution builder, Yulia Berry continues to shape and document the global flute community with a focus on excellence, depth, accessibility, and cultural continuity.