Eric Jimenez

Eric Jimenez

Consultant & Founder

Eric Jimenez is a music education consultant and Sales & Education Manager for Latin America at Conn Selmer, bringing over 15 years of transformative experience to the field. He has played a pivotal role in elevating Houston’s band programs, leading ensembles to Division I and “Best in Class” ratings at UIL and other festivals while fostering student engagement and morale.

He is the founder of Revival Music Project LLC, a creative music education agency that provides consulting, marching show design, and professional development to programs across the U.S. As co-host of The Score Podcast, Eric addresses critical issues in music education, including culturally responsive teaching, access, and practical classroom strategies.

Eric’s thought leadership has earned him national recognition, including Teacher of the Year at Hamilton Middle School (2012), LULAC Educator of the Year (2015), Prairie View A&M University’s Top 40 Under 40 (2016), and Yamaha’s 40 Under 40 (2021).

Beyond consulting, Eric is an active clinician, mentor, and speaker across the U.S. and Mexico. His research interests focus on integrating Cumbia, Banda Sinaloense, and Mariachi into U.S. instrumental music programs, and he is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Music Education and Arts Leadership at the University of Houston.

He is also the founder of Armonía, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to Latino/a music education through teacher training, curriculum development, and performance opportunities.

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