My name is Yulianna Narzullaeva, and I began playing the piano at the age of eight. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of learning from many wonderful teachers, but it was under the guidance of Regina Lott that I experienced the most growth—both musically and technically. Her mentorship helped shape me into the pianist I am today.
My journey with music has been deeply connected to my faith. As a Christian, I believe in Jesus, and I know that His presence has guided me through every practice session, performance, and competition. He has been my strength during moments of doubt and my peace during high-pressure performances.
After years of dedication, I was honored to compete on international stages, earning second place in New York and first place in Japan. I’ve also successfully performed in several regional and state-level competitions, and received top prizes.
This December, I’m excited to return to New York—this time for a special performance: a piano duet with my sister. Sharing the stage with her will be a meaningful highlight in my musical journey.
Beyond competitions, I find joy and growth in serving as an accompanist for church choirs. This experience continues to sharpen my artistic and technical skills while allowing me to contribute to something greater than myself.
Through passion, discipline, and God-given talent, I strive to keep growing—not just as a musician, but as an artist with purpose.
Watch Yulianna Narzullaeva perform Danse Negre by Cyril Scott on the piano for the 2025 Autumn Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.