Developing Individuals Through Music

Laura's passion as a teacher lies not only in helping students to further their technique and musicianship, but also in helping them grow mentally, physically, emotionally, and ethically through music. Learning an instrument and working as a member of a musical ensemble present a unique set of challenges that help the student cultivate determination, patience, self-awareness, and personal responsibility. Laura enjoys helping her students achieve both their musical and personal goals, regardless of the career path they choose.

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Laura Lynn Crytzer is a teacher of brass instruments, with both live students north of Pittsburgh, PA and online across the United States. She has been teaching private lessons since she was 15 years old. Laura is also a freelance trombonist, having most recently performed with the Butler County Symphony Orchestra and Canton Symphony Orchestra.

Prior to her return to Pittsburgh, Laura resided in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for four years. There she taught brass instruments and directed a variety of music ensembles at the British School of Kuala Lumpur. At BSKL, Laura organized and hosted a brass chamber music seminar series at BSKL between 2019 and 2020 which featured Darrin Milling, Principal Bass Trombone of the São Paulo State Orchestra (OSESP), and the Allied Chamber Duo. She accompanied students on international music festival trips to Thailand, Vietnam, and Scotland, and helped them to produce high quality performances on stage and online. Outside of school, Laura was an active performer with ensembles in a multitude of genres, including the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, Q Sound and the 2nd Line, The Julian Chan Jazz Orchestra, Low Brass Project Trombone Duo, Borderless Brass Quintet, and the British Academy of the Performing Arts Big Band.

Laura holds two Master of Music degrees in Trombone Performance and Chamber Music respectively from the University of Michigan. She obtained her Bachelor of Music in Trombone Performance from the Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music.