Eric's Piano School

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  Eric Rinehart

  Owner

  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.

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  Kelly MacLaggan

  Mobile Piano Instructor

  My love of music began at home where I watched my dad spend every evening sitting at the piano after dinner. As the youngest of four who never wanted to miss out, I found my place playing alongside him soon enough and it’s that same passion for music that my dad shared with me that fuels my own love of teaching now. Nothing is more thrilling or exciting than seeing the joy of music sparked in someone else! My dedication to teaching is rooted in my own love of learning, which began with piano lessons and school band and has continued well into my adulthood where I am continually seeking out new instruments and education to further develop my musicality. I have an Advanced Diploma in Songwriting from Hillsong International College in Sydney, Australia and recently spent 6 weeks in an intensive study of flamenco guitar with Joaquin Herrera in Barcelona, Spain. My education and travels have afforded me the opportunity to perform in arenas around the world, meet my heroes, and work in production on award winning albums. I know the power of not only a personal love of music, but just how far it can take you in life! It’s my honor to share that same opportunity with each of my students right there in the same place it began for me—the piano in the living room.

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  Ai Vo

  Mobile Piano Instructor

  Ai Vo is currently studying at CSULB with the faculty in the piano department to earn a B.A. in Music with a concentration in piano. Ai began her studies in piano at the age of 5, and is currently continuing her studies under the private instruction of Dr. Samuel Grodin. Outside of academic endeavors, Ai began private violin study at the age of 15 under the instruction of Khanh Hong Nguyen, director of the Vietnamese-American Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra. She often collaborates with other musicians and music ensembles. Ai works and performs as the main pianist, organist and choir director across multiple different church organizations. As a prominent feature of church services, this leads to Ai's frequent exposure on channels such as VBS television, the world’s largest Vietnamese network. She especially enjoys sharing her love for music, running several prominent music social media accounts, amassing a total of 250k followers. With her platform, she hopes to inspire more people to learn and experience the joys of music.