The founder of the Grazioso Music Institute.
Hailing from Ukraine, Liliya has dedicated all her life to music. She began her career as a young child performing in city hall concerts from 8 years old. Studying in L’viv State Conservatory and making her music dreams come true, Liliya became a professional violinist and teacher. Her Postgraduate Dissertation in Pedagogy (published in 2009) was titled “Methodology of Teaching Violin, using Suzuki Method”. Later on, Liliya had received a position as a Conductor/Teacher/Mentor of the Folk Orchestra at Creative Centre for Children and Youth in L’viv (Ukraine).
Liliya has been touring with Ukraine National Symphony orchestra and Opera house orchestra all over the world including Poland, Italy, Germany, Spain, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Macedonia and France.
In 2010 Liliya arrived at UAE as a teacher and started discovering a new world full of inspiration. This is how Liliya made her other dream come true and opened her own Music Institute, where she welcomes, supports and focuses on family’s musical education. This is her true Family Music House.
Liliya’s students have achieved great results in ABRSM/TRINITY exams and received First prizes in 9th Emirates International Peace Music Festival for Young Virtuosos. Also, showed brilliant results performing in Young Artist’s Day in Abu Dhabi Festival and the International Festival of Young Artist Group. Liliya’s Grazioso Music Institute has offered masterclasses online and offline with great performers and teachers, who inspired her students to work towards their dreams.
Besides teaching and managing the Grazioso Music Institute, Liliya is an active performer in NSO Symphony Orchestra, Dubai Singers and Dubai Chamber Orchestra. Just recently Liliya performed with Andrea Bocelli and Carlo Bernini at the Dubai Opera House.
Liliya’s Institute is the place “Where the Music Starts”.
Nataliia was born in Ukraine in a very authentic and peaceful city Berezne, where she began her musical education and was one of the little stars in Music School. Nataliia recalls, when being around only 9, she was trying to reflect the beauty of the nature through her music, through her piano keys…
Following this passion for music, Nataliia completed her musical education with Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree at the Lviv National Music Academy in 2018. While still studying in the Academy, Nataliia was actively teaching in Lviv College of Music and giving piano masterclasses in many other schools. She quickly earned a reputation as a very skilled instructor who can fix weak points on the spot and give brilliant tips for practice!
She was also hired as a piano accompanist at the National Music Academy (2016-2018) and at the Lviv College of Culture and Arts Centre while still studying. What an impressive career!
In 2018 Nataliia moved to UAE to join Grazioso Music Institute. Her students have shown brilliant result in ABRSM/TRINITY exams, also winning prizes in the Fujairah International Competition.
Nataliia has prepared an exciting course of Music History that takes students to different eras, exploring styles of Baroque, Romantic, Classical and Contemporary music and taking listeners to a wonderful journey into the magic world of sounds.
Nataliia believes that every child can succeed with a dedicated family and teacher support.
She is welcoming students of all ages to Grazioso Music Institute “Where the music starts”.
From an early age, Oksana always knew that teaching was her true calling. However, it wasn’t until the age of 12, when she first heard a Bach composition, that she discovered her deep love for music. The complexity and beauty of Bach’s work captured her imagination and sparked a lifelong passion for piano. Though starting her musical education later than some, Oksana’s determination and devotion helped her catch up quickly and pursue a path in music with confidence.
Oksana honed her skills at the prestigious Lviv National Music Conservatory, where she studied under renowned instructors and immersed herself in both performance and pedagogy. She graduated in 2021, but her teaching journey began much earlier. While still a student, she gained hands-on experience by teaching at local music schools in Bibrka and Zvenygorod, where she worked with students of various ages and skill levels.
Her teaching style is grounded in patience and personalized attention, ensuring that each child feels seen and understood. Oksana is known for her ability to break down complex concepts into simple, digestible steps, allowing her students to build confidence as they progress. Her passion for the piano is infectious, inspiring students to not only master the technical aspects but also to appreciate the beauty of the music itself.
Oksanaa’s greatest joy is seeing her students succeed, whether it’s performing in recitals or simply playing a piece they once thought was too challenging. She believes that with the right guidance and support, every child can reach their musical potential.
Oksana invites new students of all levels to join her on a journey through the world of piano, where she will inspire them to explore the beauty of piano music, just as Bach inspired her many years ago.
Yuliya Ostapchuk
Yuliya Ostapchuk was born in Lviv, Ukraine. She began learning the violin aged six, with Oksana Andreyko and later, with Maria Futorska at the S.Krushelnytska Music School of Lviv. From a young age, she has been awarded prizes at several international competitions across Europe and has participated in masterclasses with teachers such as Mikyung Lee, Berent Korfker, Jan Schmolck, Mateja Marinvovic, Jack Liebeck, Yossi Zivoni, Felix Andrievsky, Levon Chilingirian, Jan Schmolck, Matthew Scievener, Nicole Wilson. Nathaniel Anderson-Franck, Nicholas Miller, Mark Messenger, Itzhak Rashkovsky, Radu Blidar, Jonathan Stone and Tasmin Little. Ostapchuk has also performed concerti with orchestras in Ukraine, Slovakia and the UK.
At the age of 12, she moved to England to study at the Purcell School of Music as a recipient of The Music and Dance Scheme Scholarship and The Helen Roll Charity. Ostapchuk studied the violin with Evgeniy Grach and later, under the Head of Strings, Charles Sewart. In that time, she won the concerto prize at Ealing Festival, performed recitals at the Milton Court as well as the Wigmore Hall, made her debut of Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No.1 with the Sidcup Symphony Orchestra conducted by James Ross and led the Purcell Orchestra at the Deal Festival as well as at The Duke’s Hall. Ostapchuk won the Arthur Felsenstein Leavers award just before joining The Royal Academy of Music in September 2017, under the guidance of So-Ock Kim and Philippe Honore and as a recipient of the Mr and Mrs Steven Smith Scholarship award as well as St Marylebone Educational Foundation Award and Albert Cooper Music Charitable Trust Award. Since then, Yuliya has been involved in several orchestral projects including the Echo Ensemble, Hornton Chamber Orchestra, London Young Sinfonia, Orien Orchestra, Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra, One Orchestra (MOLTO Music), Giardino Strings as well as the City of London Soloists, performing Vivaldi’s ‘Winter’ with the ensemble.
Rowies Aziz
Rowies Aziz was born in 1995 in Alexandria, Egypt, where his passion for music began to blossom at a young age. He started learning the classical guitar at the age of 11 at the Conservatoire de Musique d'Alexandrie, under the mentorship of Mr. Hossam El-Shafey. Even as a young student, Rowies had a deep appreciation for music and a natural ability to express complex emotions through his guitar.
Driven by his dedication to mastering the instrument, Rowies continued his musical education, becoming a student of Dr. Karim Frege in 2014. In 2017, he achieved a significant milestone by earning a Diploma in Guitar Performance (DipABRSM) from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. His journey did not stop there. In 2020, Rowies was awarded a Licentiate from Trinity College London (LTCL) with distinction in guitar performance. Throughout his studies, he had the opportunity to participate in masterclasses with renowned guitarists and composers like David Pavlovits, Sherif El-Dahroug, and Pawel Kuzma, further honing his craft.
Rowies has performed as a soloist at prestigious venues, including the American University in Cairo, the Jesuit Cultural Center in Alexandria, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, where he also performed with the Bibliotheca Alexandria Orchestra. His performances have captivated audiences, demonstrating his skill and profound musical interpretation.
Now teaching at Grazioso Music Institute in the Abu Dhabi UAE, Rowies is dedicated to building great guitarists. He encourages his students to express their musical talents on the guitar and ukulele, fostering a supportive environment that nurtures creativity and passion. Rowies has successfully guided many students to enter international exam boards, including Trinity College London, helping them achieve their musical goals and showcase their talents.