Chrystle Mactal-Villaflor

Originally from the Philippines, Chrystle Mactal was raised in Durham, North Carolina where she grew up around a very musical environment. At a very young age, she always found herself performing on stage, singing or playing the piano and guitar. Chrystle has been teaching private lessons for 10+ years and teaches anything from contemporary/traditional worship music, classical voice/musical theater, and r&b/pop/rock. She incorporates classical technique, music theory, and pedagogical strategies in her structured lessons. She is a strong believer in teaching all her students how to read music, not just how to perform it.

Chrystle received her Bachelor of Arts in Music at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and was mentored by Dr. Alissa Deeter and Professor Christina Pier. During her time of study, she was featured in UNCC’s Student Spotlight concerts, and also placed First in the 4th Year Women’s Division in the 2018 NATS competition. Her current project involves researching and performing Filipino art songs and hopes to one day create an anthology accessible to musicians in the United States. She is now based in New York City with her husband and two children where she continues to teach private voice and piano lessons online, along with creating her own compositions. On Sundays, she sings for the award-winning, Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir.

Follow her on Instagram: @chrystlemusic

Teaching Philosophy

I believe that all people, regardless of their background, have the right to attain the best education. I value in giving everyone an equal opportunity to learn. I want a studio that has a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for both students and parents. I value mutual respect between teacher and student, by only using positive language. I believe in setting high expectations, by setting realistic goals so that my students feel challenged but not forced. Though I am adamant about correct musical techniques and strategies, I highly encourage my students to allow expression and creativity to flow. I want them to utilize their talents by sharing the gift of music to others by performing or volunteering in the community. I want my students to get excited about creating and making music.

-Chrystle Mactal