Eric Klotz has been a professional performer and teacher for more than 14 years. He has played in a large variety of contexts, from solo, small group, and big band/orchestral to studio and theater productions. He has performed with some some
of Chicago's finest musicians, both as a leader and sideman and has also shared the stage with Dennis Tufano (The Buckinghams) and Will Kennedy (Yellowjackets). In 2008, the Eric Klotz Trio was one of five bands selected as a finalist
to perform for a spot at Minnnesota's 10,000 Lakes Festival. Currently, Eric can be found performing regularly in the Chicago area with Reely Dan (Steely Dan Tribute), Don't Speak (No Doubt Tribute), and as a sideman at venues such as
the House of Blues, Navy Pier, Shedd Aquarium, and the Hard Rock Cafe.
Eric Holds both a Bachelors and Masters in Jazz Performance and his mentors are graduates of Berklee College of Music and North Texas State University. His teaching experience includes 5 years as adjunct professor at Minnesota State University
Moorhead, 8 years as the jazz guitar instructor at The International Music Camp, and 3 years at Glenbrook South High School (the National Grammy Signature School of 2008). In 2007 he founded Klotz Guitar Studio, where he currently works
full-time to help musicians of all levels explore jazz and improvised music.