

Olga Miliuta shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Hi Olga, thank you so much for joining us today. We’re thrilled to learn more about your journey, values and what you are currently working on. Let’s start with an ice breaker: Have any recent moments made you laugh or feel proud?
The most recent moment that made me truly proud was the time spent with my students. Together, we embraced a beautiful mission for our community’s seniors. We held an amazing concert, offered at no cost, to bring joy to our community. I am especially proud that my students supported this vision and came to the music studio to take part in such a meaningful event.
I am also very proud of myself for being able to create such a wonderful group of young musicians and for sharing the joy of holding concerts together. I truly love being part of our recitals—not only as a piano player and singer, but also as a teacher.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Olga Miliuta, and I am an opera and concert singer, pianist, accompanist, and the owner and director of Belcanto Music School. I graduated from the Belarus State Conservatory as an opera and concert singer and also hold a degree in conducting.
In Corpus Christi and surrounding areas Belcanto Music School carries a beautiful mission: to bring the art of music to everyone, with no age limits. We provide piano and voice lessons, music therapy, music theory, and general music education.
As the director, I focus not only on teaching and supporting my students, but also on creating community events such as piano and voice recitals. We also present special themed concerts—such as French and Italian programs—where we share our passion for music and the arts with the community.
In addition, I am an active member of several organizations, including the Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra Guild, the Nueces County Child Welfare Board, the Texas Music Teachers Association, and the Corpus Christi Music Teachers Association.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
It may sound unusual, but I have always known who I was going to be. From childhood, I felt certain that my life would be connected to music. I have also loved teaching from a young age because I was blessed with wonderful teachers who inspired me.
In truth, I cannot remember a time when music was not part of my life. My mother is a pianist, my father a guitarist—music surrounded me even before I was born. I often tell my students and audiences that sometimes people are given gifts from the universe, and while you may not always know if you can change your path, some callings feel prescribed to you long before you realize it.
Looking back at my own musical journey, I believe this path was not only the right choice but the only one for me.
When did you stop hiding your pain and start using it as power?
All of us have life experiences, and not all of them are easy. Some moments can be very painful, but in my case, I believe those difficult experiences have helped me understand my students better. They allow me to guide them not only in their professional growth but also in their development as strong, resilient human beings.
As a singer and performer, I can say that even painful experiences become powerful tools for creating characters on stage. When I performed in opera productions, I drew upon every aspect of my life—both joyful and difficult—to bring depth and truth to my roles. In this way, every experience, no matter how challenging, becomes a source of inspiration for creating new art.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
It truly matters when you hear someone say, “I believe in you. You can do it. I’m not even worried about you because I see the strength inside you.” Sometimes, hearing words like these from our friends or mentors is exactly what we need. They remind us of our own power and give us the courage to keep going.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. If you retired tomorrow, what would your customers miss most?
If I were to retire tomorrow, I believe my students would miss our silly lessons. Every class is filled with joy, laughter, jokes, and happiness, and I truly believe they would miss that energy and fun as much as I would. And I also hope that if I were to stop singing tomorrow, my audience would miss me. Perhaps it sounds a little selfish, but sharing music with others has always been a deeply meaningful part of my life, and I hope my performances leave a lasting impression.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://belcantosing.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olga_miliuta?igsh=MTRwd3dlcWVibWtqOQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19wN8megJ3/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Youtube: https://youtu.be/OFVhc-F2MuI?si=4tti9twEC_MImT5C
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Olga Miliuta