• About Yulia Berry

    About Yulia Berry

    Yulia Berry, a distinguished American flutist and teacher of Russian descent, is celebrated for her visionary contributions to the global flute community. She is the founder of Flute Almanac, New England Flute Institute, and The Babel Flute, as well as the creator of innovative projects like the Web Flute Academy, the All About Flute Mobile App, and the First Global Game for Flutists. Her work seamlessly blends technology, creativity, and a passion for uniting flutists worldwide.

    Yulia Berry has been recognized as an Honored Listee in Marquis Who’s Who 2024, an esteemed publication documenting the achievements of exceptional individuals since 1898. This recognition highlights her remarkable contributions to the global flute community and her leadership in advancing excellence in the field of music.

    With over 30 years of performance and teaching experience across the United States, Europe, and Russia, Yulia has earned acclaim as a soloist and chamber musician, recognized for her virtuosity and deeply expressive artistry.

    Currently based in Boston, MA, she leads Yulia Berry’s Flute Studio and the New England Flute Institute (NEFI). Through her innovative pedagogy, she inspires students of all levels to achieve their fullest potential. Her students have earned placements in prestigious ensembles such as the Massachusetts Youth Wind Ensemble, the New England Conservatory’s Baroque Ensemble, the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra, as well as Junior and Senior District Festivals, the All-State Festival, and ensembles and orchestras at the Longy School of Music.

    A prolific writer, Yulia explores the flute’s connection to art, culture, and history, enriching the global flute community’s understanding of the instrument. Her articles and presentations on flute technique, practice strategies, and performance highlight her dedication to education and artistry. She has written extensively about the flute’s cultural significance across various eras and countries.

    Her passion for fostering young talent extended to co-founding the Annual Open Flute Competition “Young Virtuoso” in Saint Petersburg, Russia, from 2012 to 2021, supported by the Foundation of Maestro Yuri Temirkanov.

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    Yulia’s career is also marked by technological innovation. She created the All About Flute Mobile App, the first of its kind for musicians, which ran successfully from 2013 to 2021.

    As the co-founder of the Web Flute Academy and The Babel Flute, she developed groundbreaking digital platforms that combined e-learning tools with live webinars.

    In 2022 and 2023, Yulia demonstrated her leadership in online education and global event organization by directing and implementing the record-setting Global Flute Convention, which brought together 400 participants and featured 110 events over six days.

    In August 2024, Yulia launched Flute Almanac, a comprehensive platform designed to serve flutists worldwide. With features like multilingual access, a seasonal magazine, a global events calendar, and an upcoming virtual museum, Flute Almanac quickly became an essential resource for flute enthusiasts and professionals.

    In January 2024, she spearheaded the Global Flute Excellence Awards, a historic event supported by Sir James Galway and Lady Jeanne Galway as Honorary Chairs. This groundbreaking celebration, with nominees and 52 judges from 19 countries, recognized flutists, teachers, composers, flute makers, energing artists and ensembles, marking a monumental success for the global flute community.

    Yulia received her Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) and Master of Music (M.M.) degrees in Flute Performance, Pedagogy and Music Education from the St. Petersburg State Conservatory named after N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov in Russia. She also holds a Bachelor of Music degree with honors (Cum Laude) from the St. Petersburg State College of Music, named after M.P. Mussorgsky in Flute Performance, Music Education and Orchestral Conducting. Prior that, she graduated from the Mravinsky State Music School.

    Her extensive career includes solo and chamber performances at prestigious venues and festivals worldwide. From 1999 to 2002, she performed with the popular Russian ethno-rock group Vermicelli Orchestra, and her recent highlights include Trio Russe concerts and solo performances in Boston.

    Yulia Berry’s impact extends beyond her performances; she has had pieces dedicated to her by Romanian-Canadian composer Marius Herea, Italian flutist and composer Onorio Zaralli, and American composer Eugene Magalif.

    Her unique blend of artistry, innovation, and leadership continues to inspire and shape the global flute community.