Bio
Eric Carlson is a Wisconsin-born composer and pianist. A classically trained musician, Eric has also been influenced by music of many other genres - Rock, Jazz, and especially New Age. Some of the artists who have inspired Eric's compositions include George Winston, David Lanz, Jim Brickman, David Nevue, Joe Bongiorno, Michele McLaughlin, and Liz Story, to name a few.
Eric's music has touched thousands of people throughout the years, and many have requested recordings of his original piano solos. The wait is over! And for aspiring pianists, sheet music is also available for most of Eric's piano solos. Here's what one fan had to say: "After watching your first video, I was hooked! I love all of your arrangements. You are truly gifted!"
Eric Carlson (ASCAP) grew up in Racine, Wisconsin, and studied piano privately from age 9 until he was 16, when he began learning to tune pianos. He has played piano, organ, and trumpet in churches all his life, and is currently the parish musician at St. John's Lutheran (LCMS) in North Prairie, WI. Eric is principal keyboardist for The Racine Symphony Orchestra, a Registered Piano Technician and Sales Manager for Artistic Piano Service, as well as a sound/recording engineer.
Eric is married to Rachel, the love of his life, and resides in Waterford, WI with their killer cat, Peanut! You can connect with Eric and listen to his music on YouTube, Facebook, and soon it will be available on all major streaming sites.