Eric Rinehart

Eric has been teaching in Orange County maintaining a full studio load of 45 students a week since 2017. In Fall 2022, Eric received his certification through the Royal Conservatory of Music with a specialty in elementary music. In Eric's free time, he enjoys spending time with his daughter, Scarlett (1) and his wife Cassidy. Eric born and raised in the Napa Valley to a 5th generation piano family. 10 minute piano sessions would be sprinkled in between races on Mario-Kart. ​Eric was involved in a variety of musical pursuits as a child - guitar in his teen boy band, trumpet in marching band, saxophone in the jazz ensemble, and a 2 time world champipon euphonium player with the World Champion Concord Blue Devils. ​In college, Eric pursued a Biochemistry degree through an inspiring chemistry teacher, but finally discovered his true passion for living and breathing piano and teaching. Eric's Piano School was born in 2017 in Orange County with humble beginnings. Since, EPS has grown hundreds of students with 5+ teachers. Eric is thrilled to be surrounded by so many excellent teachers in his school, and his cherished piano families. Eric believes pursuing mastery to make great art can change the world.