Guzel Bilyalova

I was born in Kazan, Russia, and moved to the US in 2004. I have two adult sons. My husband, Jacob, is a computer programmer and is also quite musically talented. Our family enjoys spending time together playing music, going fishing, playing tennis, and watching movies. My education, teaching experience, and performance background are described below.

Education
1995 - Master of Arts; Majored in Music, Kazan State University, Russia
1990 - Bachelor's degree, Kazan College of Music, Russia, Majored in Piano
1986 - Diploma; School of Music #3, Kazan, Russia

Teaching Experience
1997-2004 - School of Arts, Troitsk, Moscow Region, Russia, Piano instructor, Accompanier of choir and string orchestra
1991-1997 - Krasnopohorskaya Middle School, Moscow Region, Russia, Choir and music teacher
1989-1991 - School of Music, Kazan, Russia, Piano instructor

Performance Background
    Since 1991 in Russia, I performed at many concerts in Moscow, organized concerts for the university, and performed in a string orchestra.
    Since coming to the US in 2004, I have continued my career by serving as the St. Charles United Methodist Church pianist, performing at Christmas musicals, and playing the piano at concerts and ceremonies.

Professional Organization Membership
    Since 2011 I have been a member of the Music Teachers National Association. This provides my students with the opportunity to participate in various auditions, competitions, certifications, and rallies.

Click on a song title below to play the audio:
Moonlight Sonata with It Is Well
Come Thou Font with Tschaikowsky Concerto Op. 23
Bach Invention 4 in D with Crown Him with Many Crowns
I Sing Praises

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