"Eric is the real deal! - a truly world class jazz trumpeter with a gift to inspire, motivate and teach students of all ages with dramatic results. By sharing his own passion for the music with his students, he instills that "fire in the belly" that makes great musicians; and in instilling a love of practice and a robust work ethic, he equips his students with the tools to excel for a lifetime. And most important, he provides a compelling example of excellence for his students by his own brilliant playing. 

As Artist in Residence for the Wisconsin Conservatory's Jazz institute program, I've witnessed at a first hand the development of Eric's students and marveled! Students of his are now making outstanding careers in top universities and conservatories, including in my own jazz trumpet studio at the Frost School Of Music, University Of Miami.

The word is out in the jazz world about the accomplishment of Eric Jacobson as both player and educator, and he's making that world a better place with his great work!"


Brian Lynch
Grammy© Award Winning Trumpeter,
Composer and Bandleader
Associate Professor, Frost School Of Music @ University Of Miami
Artist In Residence, Wisconsin Conservatory Of Music Jazz Institute
Yamaha Artist
YoungArts Master Teacher 

"Every player I've heard Eric Jacobson put his golden touch on, is changed for life and lives and plays like there are no limitations. Eric's playing illustrates the perfect example. Eric doesn't just teach his students what to DO in the practice room, but gives nurturing and skills to want to BE in the practice room"
              
Robert Baca -Professor of Trumpet and Director of Jazz Studies
at the University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire








"The Jazz Institute of the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music has been gaining a national reputation in recent years due in large part to the tireless efforts of trumpeter Eric Jacobson.Served for several years as the Chair of Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion. teaches Materials of Jazz as part of the Honors Program curriculum, and directs our award-winning Batterman Ensemble who recently won Best Small group in DownBeat Magazine." 
           
Mark Davis -
Artistic Director of the Milwaukee Jazz Institute

"I truly believe every student who is serious about playing jazz or just becoming a better musician should study with Eric Jacobson. Besides being a incredible trumpet player, he's really passionate about jazz education and seeing all his students grow to become great musicians. Eric has been a blessing to me and many others" 
Lenard Simpson - WCM jazz institute, Northern Illinois Jazz performance graduate. Masters Degree at Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz

What a pleasure it is to express my experience with and knowledge of Eric Jacobson! I began studying trumpet with Mr. Jacobson in middle school through the Jazz Studies program at the Milwaukee Symphony Youth Orchestra.During high school, I began private lessons with Mr.Jacobson and worked extensively with him as part of the award winning Batterman Ensemble at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music Jazz Institute.I am currently studying Jazz Trumpet Performance at the University of Miami Frost School of Music and plan to continue my studies in a Jazz Trumpet Master’s Program in the Fall of 2016.

Mr. Jacobson has been instrumental in my development and successes as a trumpet player.My description of his abilities and skills begins first of all with his solid musicality, his superb competency as a trumpet player, and his obvious delight in teaching.  I know firsthand how well he directs, instructs, inspires, and motivates a student, while having compassion, flexibility, and humor.He has the talent to impart to students the qualities of music appreciation, the joy of learning, and the drive and desire to progress.My ability to succeed in the very competitive and national recognized jazz program at the University of Miami is a direct result of my years of study with Eric Jacobson!    

 Alec Aldred

 University of Miami, Frost School of Music

 Jazz Trumpet Performance Major, Class of 2016

2nd Place 2015 National Trumpet Competition, Jazz Division