Testimonials

Eric was the teacher who first introduced me to jazz. It was that initial introduction and inspiration from our lessons that ultimately led me to become a professional jazz saxophonist in New York City. Eric helped me become an all around proficient player by working on everything from saxophone fundamentals, classical repertoire, and jazz improvisation. I would recommend him to any serious player looking to get their stuff together!

— Adam H., New York NY

Eric brings a passion for music that is infectious for his students. Eric’s skill set as an instructor and relatable musical knowledge made learning fun and exciting!

—Matt S., Smithfield VA

Mr. Musselwhite has such a deep-rooted love, passion, and respect for the performing arts. It shows not only in his performances but in his approach to teaching as well… I could tell all the loose ends in my playing that I needed to fix, and his methodology made that fast, simple, and practical. So, if you are an aspiring musician that wants to see progress quickly while having a blast, I would highly recommend working with Mr. Musselwhite. He does it all... from classical to jazz... latin and rock. Whether you're just starting out, or if you've been "wood-shedding" for a while... you can't go wrong with Eric Musselwhite!

— Michael H., Gloucester VA

The improvisation lessons I took with Eric in undergrad were some of the most useful and enjoyable instruction I’ve had. My technical facility improved immensely and my confidence on a secondary instrument grew with each lesson. Even now, 7 years later, the skills I learned have carried me through the rest of my education and I still talk about it all the time!

— Elizabeth W., Norman OK

Eric has been the most influential figure in my progression as a saxophone player, and he inspired me to truly come to love playing the instrument to this day. I always enjoyed learning with him and look back at our time playing with fondness.

— James Z., Yorktown VA

Professor Musselwhite was one of the most approachable instructors I had. He was always laid back and relaxed with me, no matter whatever else he had going on in his life. I always felt like I was his sole focus when he was working with me. Knowledgeable, experienced, and so cool, Eric always knew how to relay information and instruction to me without overwhelming me. I highly recommend him as an instructor for anyone who wants an enjoyable experience that will generate positive results!

—Brad O., Richmond VA

I learned so much from Mr. Eric when I started learning flute. He made music fun and gave me the foundation I needed to be successful for pursuing a career in music. I have been playing and performing ever since, and I couldn’t be more grateful for having started out with such a wonderful instructor!

—Helen L., Fairfax VA