"As homeschooling parents, finding a music program offered at a reasonable rate is a real blessing, but when it is taught by someone with exceptional talent and a heart for teaching children, it is a treasure.

"Our daughter began guitar lessons from Eric Rainwater when she was 12. It was clear that he would be expecting his students to take the instrument seriously and they would be progressing quickly. In a short time, our daughter was impressing us with her playing ability. Mr. Rainwater knew just how fast to push the class, and his method of teaching notes along with chords gave them a basic understanding of the instrument which proved useful as they progressed.

"Later, our daughter took choir and drama classes from Mr. Rainwater. Again, we were impressed by his gift of motivating the children to their full potential, encouraging them and challenging them. Our daughter, quiet as she was, performed with confidence and thus began her career in vocal performance on his stage. Mr. Rainwater also taught her music theory, and she played flute in his band."

  -- Valerie Grubbs