Iliana was born in Ruse, Bulgaria, and began her piano studies at the
age of four. At 14, she was accepted at the Veselin Stoyanov School of
Music, from which she graduated with a Diploma in Piano Performance and
Pedagogy. After moving to Vancouver, Canada, Iliana went on to study at
the University of British Columbia under Professor Jane Coop, one of
Canada's most prominent and distinguished pianists. In 2003 she received
 her Master's Degree in Piano Performance from UBC and founded a
successful piano studio in Vancouver. In addition to her private studio,
 Iliana has taught piano at the University of British Columbia, Douglas
College, and Mount Royal College among others. Iliana recently relocated
 to the Bay Area and is currently accepting new students.
With
multiple competition wins and performances with major Bulgarian
orchestras, as well as at North American venues, Iliana has a wealth of
experience ready to be shared with her pupils.
Please visit sunnyvalepiano.com for details.
Full Name:
              Iliana  Nikolova
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          Institutional Affiliation:
              Member of MTAC and RCM
Music Styles:
              Classical, modern
          Instrument/Voice Types Taught:
              Piano
          Age Ranges:
          Elementary
          Middle School
          High School
          Adult
              kids and adults
      
  Education:
              Master's Degree in Piano Performance, UBC, Canada
Bachelor Degree in Piano Performance, UBC, Canada
Diploma in Piano Performance and Pedagogy, Ruse School of Music, Bulgaria
Years Teaching:
              15
          Lesson Rate:
              $60 per hour
          Teaching Method:
              Faber and Faber, Certificate of Merit, RCM
Makes House Calls:
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