ELITE Online®
ELITE Online®
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"Elite Piano Institute Managed to Establish a Name in the World of Music and Arts"
Palos Verdes - Redondo Beach - Torrance
ELITE PIANO INSTITUTE
"WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS EXCELLENCE"
CELEBRITY FACULTY
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
INDIVIDUAL APPROACH
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Anna Goryacheva, founder
ABOUT
In the rapidly changing musical world, the Elite Piano Institute offers an innovative education that combines the best traditions of the Russian Piano School with the American educational system, tailored to today’s highly competitive realities and needs. Elite Piano in-person and online classes are conducted by Award-winning performing artists and Top Steinway Teachers.
Elite Piano Institute offers piano instruction for students starting at age six with prior musical experience, covering levels from Beginner to Advanced and beyond.
We also specialize in piano education for adults, including pre-college and college-level students, provide professional consultations for teachers, and offer thoughtfully structured programs for adult beginners seeking to enrich their lives through music.
For dedicated students who take piano study seriously and aspire to pursue a degree in Music, we provide comprehensive preparation for professional careers at the highest international level.
Elite Piano Institute is an official vendor of Harbor Regional Center and Westside Regional Center, authorized to provide individualized piano instruction and music education services within California’s Self-Determination Program.
We provide our students with comprehensive learning and performance opportunities, including regular participation in workshops, recitals, masterclasses, as well as national and international competitions and festivals.
Students receive individualized piano instruction supported by integrated musicianship and music theory training, fostering strong technical foundations, musical understanding, and expressive performance.
Our studio is conveniently located in Redondo Beach and Palos Verdes, welcoming students from surrounding areas including Torrance, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, and the South Bay.
Elite Piano Institute is a unique community for people who are passionate about piano. We look forward to welcoming you into our Institute and sharing an experience that can truly change your life.
STUDENT SUCCESS
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BEACH CITIES SYMPHONY DEBUT
Another success story. A standing ovation, roaring cheers, and a hall on fire — a moment we’ll never forget. Bravo, Francis!
At just 8 years old, he delivered an unforgettable triumph with full orchestra and a crowd that rose as one. This is what dreams look like on stage.
NEWS & PRESS
Anna Goryacheva recognized as a Top Steinway Piano Teacher by Steinway & Sons Americas
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Vladimir Khomyakov has been named a Yamaha Artist and Official Ambassador
Anna Goryacheva: Pianist, Educator, Entrepreneur
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Vladimir Khomyakov: A Virtuoso’s Journey from Ukraine to the South Bay
OFFICIAL VENDOR
SELF-DETERMINATION PROGRAM
Elite Piano Institute is an official vendor of Harbor Regional Center and Westside Regional Center, authorized to provide individualized piano instruction and music education services within California’s Self-Determination Program.
This status reflects our role as a trusted provider within California’s Regional Center system.
We are proud to support families by providing high-quality, goal-oriented instruction within this statewide framework.
AWARD-WINNING FACULTY
ANNA GORYACHEVA
Award-winning Pianist & Recording Artist
Founder & Director of the Elite Piano Institute
Top Steinway Teacher
Praised for her charisma, passionate performances, and artistry, Anna Goryacheva has been described in the media as an “acclaimed soloist of exceptional talent.” She has graced the stages across the United States, Russia, Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, Sweden, and beyond. Throughout her international career, she has worked with and mentored over 200 students and educators, fostering artistic development across a wide range of ages, levels, and educational settings. Honored as a Top Steinway Piano Teacher by Steinway & Sons Americas, she stands as both a guardian of classical tradition and a modern cultural figure. As the founder of the Elite Piano Institute, she has become a cultural force in Los Angeles, shaping the next generation of pianists while continuing her global artistic journey.
VLADIMIR KHOMYAKOV
Concert Pianist & Recording Artist
Yamaha Artist
Top Steinway Teacher
Vladimir Khomyakov performs over fifty recitals a year as a concert pianist, conductor, chamber musician, and soloist with the world’s symphony orchestras. He has concertized internationally in Europe, Asia, North and Latin America, performing at major concert halls such as those of Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory, Seoul Arts Center, Dresden Semper Opera House, Palau de la Musica Catalana in Barcelona, Mozarteum Hall in Salzburg, Concert Hall of the Artists in Rome, Flagey Studio Four in Brussels, Zipper Hall and Royce Hall in Los Angeles, Miller Theater in Houston to name a few.
EVENTS
Elite Piano Institute Annual Gala 2025, Rancho Palos Verdes, California
Glissando International Youth Piano Competition 2023 - 2024,
San Diego - Rancho Palos Verdes, California
MTAC South Bay Student Recitals 2022-2025
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