The People's Music School
Eric Hines, DMA, is a distinguished music educator and performer based in Chicago with extensive experience in percussion instruction and ensemble leadership. Currently serving as a Teaching Artist at The People’s Music School since July 2015, Eric directs the Wind Ensemble and teaches percussion and music theory. As a member of Sones de Mexico Ensemble and a percussionist with the Southwest Michigan Symphony, Eric actively promotes Mexican folk music and performs in various settings. Eric has also contributed to the Ravinia Festival as a Jazz Mentor, founded the Caribbean jazz ensemble Eric Hines & Pan Dulce, and maintained a percussion studio. Eric's academic background includes a Doctor of Musical Arts and a Master of Music from the University of Arizona, alongside a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Previous teaching roles include adjunct professor at Olivet Nazarene University and percussion instructor at several music academies.