FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
TUITION IS AN ALL INCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP THAT INCLUDES: - A time slot in the studio-schedule, reserved on your name - Weekly private lessons - Included in lessons: Music Theory, Music History, Music Quizzes, Rhythm Developing Games, Ensembles, Incentives - An individualized plan and time spent in preparation for the student - 2 professionally organized formal recitals (bonus performance classes, no additional charge) - Preparation for recitals, performance management. - 4 theme-based 2-hour group lessons, scheduled throughout the year (bonus ensemble classes, 8 hours total, no additional charge) - Video lessons, created with a professional software for the missed lessons, delivered directly to your own virtual classroom - All books and materials - Studio expenses (rent, insurance, bookkeeping, incentive programs, etc.) WHAT ELSE COMES WITH THE TUITION? Teacher's past training and experience Teacher's ongoing professional development Professional memberships WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED: Piano rehearsals - the number and length of piano rehearsals will be determined individually, depending on the student level, progress, goal and the accompanist' availability. The students will be billed for the rehearsals separately.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
The first lesson will give us a chance to get to know each other. It will allow me to assess your current skill level, strengths and any areas that need work. It will also give you a chance to ask questions. If you have had previous lessons, bring all your books and a prepared piece to play for me. We will discuss what goals or plans you have in mind and I may recommend some books/music for you to purchase based on your skill level.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Yulia Berry has earned Masters Degrees in both Flute Performance and Flute Instruction from The Saint-Petersburg State Conservatory, Russia and Bachelors Degrees in both Flute Performance and Flute Instruction with Honors from The Mussorgsky State School of Music (Saint-Petersburg, Russia). Among her mentors are Olga S. Chernyadeva, Professor and Honored Artist of Russia, Irina P. Pimenova, Honored Artist of Russia and Vasily Viland, soloist of The Maryinsky Theater Symphony Orchestra. She has attended/participated in numerous festivals and master classes, including Aurele Nicolet (Switzerland), Trevor Wye (UK) and sir James Galway master classes. Yulia Berry's performances in diverse venues and festivals have included Saint-Petersburg State Academic Capella, the Glazunov Concert Hall (SPb, Russia), The Glinka Philharmonic Chamber Hall (SPb, Russia), The Sheremetev Palace (SPb, Russia), The Beloselsky-Belozersky Palace (the former home of the Russian Emperors, SPb, Russia), The Mansion of Princess Vera F. Gagarina (the House of Composers, SPb, Russia), The Rimsky-Korsakov Museum (SPb, Russia), The House of Kochneva (SPb, Russia), The Palace of Grand Prince Vladimir Romanov (The House of Scientists, Spb, Russia), The Polovtsev Mansion (The House of Architects, Spb, Russia), The Dnepropetrovsk State Opera and Ballet Theatre (Ukraine), The Smolny Cathedral Concert Hall (Spb, Russia), SKIF - 4, 5, 6 Festivals (Saint-Petersburg, Russia), "Folk-Marathon-2001" (Petrozavodsk, Russia), «Faces Ethnofestival» (2001, Finland), The Central House of Artists (Moscow, Russia), Boston Public Library, numerous openings and other events. She extensively toured Russia and Finland with The Vermicelli Orchestra from 1999 to 2002 and appeared with The Vermicelli Orchestra in live performances on TV and Radio. She has done recording studio work for Russian classical and pop singers.