Pianist · Arranger · Producer
Biography
Born in Atlanta and playing piano since age three, Michael Rainwater fuses centuries-old classical elegance with a bold, pop-driven edge. He has enthralled audiences at world-class venues like Carnegie Hall and Cobb Energy Centre, placing the piano at the heart of lush, immersive sonic landscapes that redefine familiar melodies.
Featured on countless television specials, concerts, and benefits as well as in top magazines and newspapers, Rainwater's artistry now commands global attention. As both an arranger and producer, he reshapes tradition for a new era — where timeless artistry meets limitless possibility.
Music is enough for a whole lifetime — but a lifetime is not enough for music.— Sergei Rachmaninoff
Roots & Training
Beginning formal piano training at age three, Michael's disciplined technique and expressive depth set him apart from the start. By his teenage years he had performed at Carnegie Hall, Cobb Energy Centre, Ferst Performing Arts Centre, and the City Springs Performing Arts Center. His 2020 First Prize at the Crescendo International Piano Competition signaled his arrival as a formidable presence in both classical and contemporary music.
Arrangements & Production
Since age eleven, Michael has crafted unique scores blending classical grandeur with pop, jazz, and rock. His arrangement of Great Balls of Fire garnered widespread acclaim, launching a series of scored pieces that earned top ratings on Musicnotes and SheetMusicPlus. Drawing from Perry Como, Elvis Presley, and Andy Williams, he continually enriches the piano's role with orchestral textures. His 2022 production of Back To Black featured a personally formed orchestra.
Giving Back
Beyond the concert hall, Michael is a five-time featured soloist at the Tower of Talent charity concert, raising funds for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and their music therapy program. His performances have helped generate over $7 million for this vital cause. He has also lent his talents to the DELVIS Sings for Autism Change foundation, demonstrating that musical excellence can be a powerful force for social good.
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Press & Media
Selected press coverage and media features. For press inquiries, interview requests, or media kits, please reach out through the contact page.
Milton piano virtuoso selected to perform in NBC special benefiting children's hospital.
On the rise and just getting started.
Michael blends classical roots with a fresh, contemporary sound.
Michael is quite an accomplished pianist as well as a composer and arranger.
Using arrangement to bring out a side of the piano people aren't familiar with.
His arrangements cast the piano in a new light, blending classical depth with contemporary sound.
Get in Touch
Inquiries
For performance inquiries, arrangement commissions, or collaboration opportunities, please contact manager Rick Kanfer. Michael is available for concert performances, private events, arrangement commissions, production collaborations, and speaking engagements.
Photography
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