
ELITE Online®
ELITE Online®

Anna Goryacheva, founder
ABOUT
In the rapidly changing musical world, the Elite Piano Institute offers an innovative education that combines the best traditions of European and American educational systems with today’s highly competitive realities and needs. Elite Piano in-person and online classes are taught by certified teachers and award-winning pianists.
Our team provides lessons for kids starting at the age of 6 who already have musical experience and covers levels ranging from Beginner to very Advanced. We also specialize in piano lessons for adults and offer instruction to PreCollege and College level students, consult teachers, and provide classes to Adult Beginners who want to learn piano to enrich their life. For students who take piano seriously and aspire to pursue a degree in Music, we help them prepare for performance careers at the highest international level.
We offer our students every advantage of learning and performing, providing regular opportunities to participate in workshops, recitals, masterclasses, national and international competitions, and festivals.
Our curriculum includes individual lessons in piano, music theory, ear training, music history, sight-reading, piano ensemble, and chamber music performance.
Our studio is conveniently located in Redondo Beach and Palos Verdes, and welcomes students from nearby areas - Torrance, Redondo Beach, Palos Verdes, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, and more.
Elite Piano Institute is a unique community for people who are passionate about piano. We look forward to welcoming you into our Institute. Your experience with us will be one that can change your life.


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.

Elite Piano Institute Annual Recital 2025, Rancho Palos Verdes

Glissando International Youth Piano Competition 2023 - 2024,
San Diego - Rancho Palos Verdes

MTAC South Bay Student Recitals 2022-2025

FACULTY

Anna Goryacheva
Founder of the Elite Piano Institute,
Concert pianist, Recording Artist, Educator, Entrepreneur

Praised for her charisma, passionate performances, and artistry, Anna Goryacheva has been described in the media as an “acclaimed soloist of exceptional talent.” Anna Goryacheva has graced the stages across the United States, Russia, Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, Sweden, and beyond. 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

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.

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