Eric Ballard, is a pianist well versed in jazz, gospel, rock, pop, and R&B styles. He recently received his B.A. at Manhattanville College, majoring in music business, while also studying jazz piano with Charles Blenzig, and classical piano with Dian Guernsey.

 

Eric currently leads a musical group called the Jazz Trackers, and a neo-soul, pop, and funk band for a friend named Danielle Carr. Eric plays for the youth and young adult choirs at Love Fellowship Tabernacle the Kingdom Church, where Bishop Hezekiah Walker is the senior pastor. Eric also plays at Safe Haven United Church of Christ ministries, where he is the musical director. He assists the pastor and executive minister of music/choir director with selections for weekly services and yearly events. He attends programs outside of the church, while assisting the choir director with vocal parts.

 

Eric Ballard currently has 3 to 4 years of teaching experience under his belt. He has performed at numerous venues such as The Bitter End, Hard Rock Café, The Cutting Room, and Penn Station.