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Group lesson for Beginner-Intermediate group

Sunday, June 16, 2024 by Yulia Berry | Group Lessons

In this group lesson for the Beginner-Intermediate level, we reviewed the music history time line and conducted in-depth research on 12 composers.

Following this, we enjoyed two rounds of Jeopardy focusing on orchestral instruments and composers.

At the end we had one winner who received the main prize (a cool candle) and everyone else received prizes for active participation.

Group lessons are included in the year curriculum for all students and cover music history, theory, rhythm development and ensembles.

Group lessons in February

Sunday, February 11, 2024 by Yulia Berry | Group lessons

💡 GROUP LESSON IN FEBRUARY 🌟

*This group combined beginner and intermediate levels.

We celebrate several holidays in February, but the most important one is Black History Month!

In this class we learned about three major black composers: Scott Joplin, Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-George, and William Grant Still! We also listened to their music, including flute music. 🔊🎼

We played Valentine's Rhythm Bingo (made for different levels). 🎶🎵

We composed music with friends through phone messaging, gave it a title and performed it in front of the group. 🪈🪇

We played "Escape Valentine's Music Room" game, solving keys based on music theory, rhythm, dynamics, and instrument familes 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️

The winners received prizes! 🏆🥇

All young musicians received Valentine's Day presents! 🎁💙

Advanced group! 🌟

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 by Yulia Berry | Group Lessons

🎶🔍 The Advanced group at New England Flute Institute conquered music puzzles and challenges, delving into 'Escape the Renaissance Music Room' and 'The Case of The Missing Key' during a Baroque period adventure.

🪈💡 While exploring music theory and history in a vibrant manner, the students also mastered advanced techniques and collaborated in a brilliant ensemble.

Witnessing their dedication and skill is truly awe-inspiring! 🤩✨

🌟 Intermediate Group 🌟

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 by Yulia Berry | Group Lessons

Group lessons at the New England Flute Institute cover music theory and history in a fun way. 🎶🪈

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We played "Escape from the Music Room from the Renaissance" and the mysterious "The Case of the Missing Key" from the Baroque era. 🔎💡

It's amazing to see how good and motivated these students are! 🌟🤩

We offer 4 group classes during the academic year for all NEFI students. Lessons are designed for beginners, intermediate and advanced levels.

Beginner Group! 🏆

Sunday, October 29, 2023 by Yulia Berry | Group lessons

Group lessons at New England Flute Institute and Yulia Berry's Flute Studio cover music theory and history in a fun way. 🎶🪈

We played "Escape The Music Room" game and they made it! Solved all clues, got all parts of a pirate map together, found the actual key from the treasure box, unlocked it and escaped at the end! 😄

It is amazing to see how good and motivated these students are! 🤩

MUSIC MYSTERY 🪕

Monday, October 16, 2023 by Yulia Berry | Group Lessons

🎵 In just 2 weeks, the ultimate musical mystery awaits to all our students! Can they escape the music room like our previous winners?

🎶 To make your grand exit, you'll need a deep understanding of music theory, master musical dynamics and terminology, solve intriguing music puzzles, and conquer complex rhythms.

🔍 Identify music samples, unravel the secrets of renowned composers, and collect all the keys for the final enigma.

🎁 Exciting prizes await the victorious! Will you dare to take on the challenge? 🗝️😱🔓🏆

Music curriculum at NEFI

Sunday, June 18, 2023 by Yulia Berry | Group Lessons

Group lessons with Yulia Berry this weekend!

ABOUT THE TEACHER:

Yulia Berry is founder of Web Flute Academy, The Babel Flute, The Babel Flute Courses and New England Flute Institute, creator and developer of the popular “All about Flute” Mobile app and the First Global Game for Flutists, highly experienced flutist and mentor teaching at all levels, with a Doctor of Music Arts degree focused in Flute Performance, Pedagogy and Music Education from the Saint Petersburg State Conservatory named after N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov (Russia).

She has performed as a soloist and chamber musician in prestigious venues around the world, and has been praised for her virtuosity, musicality, and expressive playing.

Yulia Berry is known for her expertise in flute pedagogy, innovative and effective teaching methods, which emphasize technique, musicality, and artistry, and her dedication to helping students achieve their full potential as flutists.

She wrote many articles on the connection of the flute with art and the role of the flute in the arts and cultures of different eras and cultures.

https://www.yuliavberry.com

🏆Group lessons this weekend!🏆

Sunday, June 11, 2023 by Yulia Berry | Group Lessons

The advanced group played "Escape the music room" in the Quincy Studio and searched for WHAT COMPOSER stole the music from the music room? 😱🕵‍♂️🕵‍♀️

The answer was SHOCKING! 😯🙈🙊

They solved it in half of the time! 👏👏🏆🌟 What an incredible team! Wow!!

Besides the game, we learned about the music of the 20th century, had an introduction to playing chance music, started learning how to write cadenzas, and played ensembles!

To be continued next weekend!