Master’s-Level Flute Instruction with a Personalized Approach

Crystal B.

Crystal has been playing the flute since she was ten years old. She has had the privilege of studying with Dr. Rebecca Johnson, Scott Metlicka, and Maureen Moller. Crystal graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance and later earned her Master’s degree in Flute Performance from Northern Illinois University.

During her time at EIU, Crystal was an active member of the Eastern Illinois Wind Symphony, Eastern Symphony Orchestra, and the Etcetera Trio. While attending NIU, she performed with the NIU Philharmonic and had the opportunity to perform with the Rockford Symphony Orchestra. She has participated in masterclasses with Jonathan Keeble and Erin Torres. Crystal spent a semester studying abroad at Salzburg College in Salzburg, Austria. In 2018, she worked as an office and convention intern for the National Flute Association in Chicago, IL.

As an educator, Crystal has been trained in private teaching pedagogy by Dr. Rebecca Johnson, Dr. Anna Cromwell, and Scott Metlicka. She teaches private flute lessons to students of all ages and works with public middle and high school band programs throughout the south suburbs of Chicago.

Crystal’s students can expect to learn a variety of fundamental concepts during lessons, including tone, technique, rhythm, dynamics, musical expression, vibrato, and correct hand and body positioning. Standard flute repertoire and music history are incorporated into lessons as well. Crystal tailors her teaching approach to each student’s individual goals and progress, encouraging practice habits that help students achieve the sound and musicality they want in their playing.

If you have any questions about your specific flute needs, please don’t hesitate to contact Crystal. She is quick to respond and eager to help!