Eric Jimenez is the Sales and Education Manager for Latin America at Conn Selmer and a music education consultant with more than 15 years of experience in the field. He is an active clinician, mentor, and speaker across the United States and Latin America, and presents most often in Mexico.

While leading band programs in Houston, Eric guided ensembles to Division I and “Best in Class” ratings at UIL and other festivals. His programs were known for strong student engagement and morale.

Eric is the owner and founder of Revival Music Project LLC, a creative music education agency that provides consulting, mariachi and Mexican regional music program implementation, and professional development to music programs across the U.S. He also founded Armonía, a nonprofit that expands access to Latino/a music education through teacher training, curriculum development, and performance opportunities.

As co-host of The Score Podcast, Eric became a recognized voice on critical issues in music education, including culturally responsive teaching, leadership, and practical classroom strategies. The podcast’s full catalog of episodes remains available to listeners.

His research focuses on bringing Cumbia, Banda Sinaloense, and Mariachi into U.S. instrumental music programs. He is pursuing a Doctorate in Music Education and Arts Leadership at the University of Houston.

His honors include Teacher of the Year at Hamilton Middle School (2012), LULAC Educator of the Year (2015), and Prairie View A&M University’s Top 40 Under 40 (2016). He was also featured in Yamaha’s 40 Under 40 (2021).

Eric holds a B.M. in Music Education from Prairie View A&M University and an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Lamar University. He is a proud member of Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc., and holds honorary memberships in Kappa Kappa Psi and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.

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