Welcome to Eric Barnhart.com, a website featuring Eric Barnhart, jazz and commercial pianist, composer, engineer, producer and instructor based in Atlanta, GA, Greenville, SC and surrounding areas.
Originally from small-town Iowa, Eric studied at the University of Miami and Florida International University, earning a Bachelor's of Music in Jazz Piano. Eric later moved to Atlanta to serve in the music ministry of a local church. Since then, he has been actively involved in studio recording as a recording artist, performer, engineer, and producer, working at notable local studios such as Glow In The Dark and Tree Sound as well as his own studio, Circusfrog. Eric recently relocated to Greenville, SC and continues to perform and collaborate in Atlanta while offering his talents in his new hometown.
Eric has had the privilege of performing with several theatrical runs at equity houses including Theatrical Outfit, Actor's Express, and Theatre in the Square. Eric additionally has served as worship leader for numerous Christian conferences, events and services for organizations such as Mission To The World, Global Church Advancement, and Latin American Mission.
Eric has taught dozens of piano and composition students privately since 1995. Eric’s philosophy in teaching is to first understand what the student is passionate about and then formulate a lesson plan to best achieve that passion. He accomplishes this by utilizing his knowledge of classical technique and theory, playing by ear, jazz/commercial theory and harmony, and practical experience working in the music industry. Several of his students have gone off now to study music formally in college or to pursue music professionally.
