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.
Testimonials: You can find testimonials here.
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
I am a member of Missouri Federation of Music Clubs.
This provides my students with the opportunity to participate in various auditions, competitions, certifications,
and contests.
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
References from parents:
Testimonials:
“Guzel is an amazing Piano teacher! She always made my son Albert feel
comfortable going to her studio. I highly recommend her,
best piano teacher I have ever dealt with!”
- Haiyan Miller
“Mrs Guzel, I do not say what I don’t mean.
Autistic children can sometimes have low patience and bad concentration.
I tell everyone my son is blessed to have you.
His concentration improved.
His memory improved.
His patience improved.
So thank you for sticking with us!
We sincerely appreciate you.”
- Samantha Smith