Elite Teachers and Staff Members
Our professional music teachers are Qualified, Experienced & Devoted to Music //
Marina Zamfir
Founder, Owner
& Managing Director
Since 2000 working and living in UAE.
2006 set up the first structured music school following the great tradition of Russian Music School. More than 20 years experience working with children brought successful results in teaching career in UAE as more than 80% of the students at EMI are motivated to be focused on professional growing.
Marina is author of manual for beginner pianists and young teachers “Ellie in Music Wonderland”.
Tofik Radjabov
Piano Specialist
Concert Pianist
Graduated I.P. Kotlyarevsky Kharkiv National University of Arts.
As one of the most talented young performers and received the qualification of a Concert Pianist.
During his work at Elite (since 2019) ,Tofik R. combines his pianistic activities and successfully teaches his students of different age group, leading them to professional performance of classical repertoire. High professionalism and the ability to subtly show the nuances of the performed pieces received appreciation not only in concert activities, but also at professional Piano competitions. He is a Winner of 2nd Fujairah International Piano competition and many others in Europe.
Arina Samotiagina
Music Theory & Solfeggio Teacher,
Early Music Educator
Graduated the Saint-Petersburg State University of Culture and Arts.
At Elite she is working since 2017 . Her love to children and her profession was realized in successful cultural projects ‘Journey to the Baroque” and “Journey to the Classical Era” as well as a successfully developed Department of Theoretical Knowledge and Musical Literature. Her students are passing Trinity Graded Exams in Piano and Theory with the highest marks.
Irina Orlova
Music College Piano Professor
Piano Consultant since 2007
Graduated famous Gnesin Academy of Music. Got pedagogical career, Irina combines it with the position of Deputy Director in Voronezh Music College more than 20 years.Her students successfully are passing exams to the best Music Academies in Russia and abroad demonstrating high quality piano skills .
Marina Zamfir
Founder, Owner & Managing Director
Since 2000 working and living in UAE.
2006 set up the first structured music school following the great tradition of Russian Music School. More than 20 years experience working with children brought successful results in teaching career in UAE as more than 80% of the students at EMI are motivated to be focused on professional growing.
Marina is author of manual for beginner pianists and young teachers “Ellie in Music Wonderland”.
Tofik Radjabov
Piano Specialist, Concert Pianist
Graduated I.P. Kotlyarevsky Kharkiv National University of Arts.
As one of the most talented young performers and received the qualification of a Concert Pianist.
During his work at Elite (since 2019) ,Tofik R. combines his pianistic activities and successfully teaches his students of different age group, leading them to professional performance of classical repertoire. High professionalism and the ability to subtly show the nuances of the performed pieces received appreciation not only in concert activities, but also at professional Piano competitions. He is a Winner of 2nd Fujairah International Piano competition and many others in Europe
Arina Samotiagina
Music Theory & Solfeggio Teacher, Early Music Educator
Graduated the Saint-Petersburg State University of Culture and Arts.
At Elite she is working since 2017 . Her love to children and her profession was realized in successful cultural projects ‘Journey to the Baroque” and “Journey to the Classical Era” as well as a successfully developed Department of Theoretical Knowledge and Musical Literature. Her students are passing Trinity Graded Exams in Piano and Theory with the highest marks.
Irina Orlova
Music College Piano Professor, Piano Consultant since 2007
Graduated famous Gnesin Academy of Music. Got pedagogical career, Irina combines it with the position of Deputy Director in Voronezh Music College more than 20 years.Her students successfully are passing exams to the best Music Academies in Russia and abroad demonstrating high quality piano skills .
Add Music In Your Life
Learn More About Us //
EMI is running various programs for your child throughout the academic year.
– Music Wonderland
– Elite Academic (Certification) Program
– Trinity Examination and Certificate Program
– School of Piano Performance (Piano Classes in Dubai)
Elite Music Institute organizes and perform in various musical events in UAE. We are proud of being one of the best school of performance level. Our Students are taking a part in cultural life in Abu Dhabi as National Day Celebration, Christmas Concerts, Classical events and Music Competitions. You can be enjoy some of our events which are open to public.