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Professional Musician, Vocalist, Pianist & Music Producer

The courses taught by Eric Hayes are known for being both popular and memorable. Every class taught by Eric is not only demanding, but also provides great lessons for students to apply in their professional and personal lives.  

In HarmonyThrough a mix of talent and tenacity, the versatile Eric Hayes—businessman by day, musician by night—He does it all.

 Hailing from New Jersey, Hayes is so much more than your all-American musician. His music possesses a stirring, earthy sound that leaves his fans aching for more. His voice is robust. His talent is pure. His passion is unmatched.

The Far Hills native and William Paterson University graduate has been the recipient of several positive reviews by prestigious critics and has been featured in the Star Ledger, New York Village Voice Magazine, New York Post, The Bernardsville News, the ASPCA, PATCH MAGAZINE and a host of online blogs and pop culture media sites.

Hayes' credits include collaborating and performing with several big name artists such as Gavin Degraw, Martin Sexton, Bill Withers, Reggae legend Ziggy Marley and soul artist Joss Stone.

 2021 has been and continues to be an incredible year for Hayes.  In November 2014, 2015 & 2017, Hayes opened for Gavin DeGraw.

Hayes is well known for his musical charity work and has headlined exclusive events held by some of the world’s most elite circles of hosts including the opening dinner ceremony for the United States Olympic Wrestling Team. Recently Hayes performed at an annual ASPCA fund raising charity event, attracting more than 2,000 people, during which he reportedly helped raise more than $100,000.

To date, Hayes has produced several best selling singles and his music is available on Spotify, Apple Music, Itunes, Amazon Music, YouTube and more.

Hayes has also been invited to appear for a live performance and interview on 105.5 WDHA “New Jersey’s Rock Radio Station” with radio host Lindsey Klein in late December. 

2021 promises to be an exciting year as Hayes will kick it off with a performance at the House of Blues in Las Vegas in with Blues legend Junior Mack, who is currently touring with Gov't Mule, Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks and The Allman Brothers.

Musical Influences: 

Martin Sexton, Gavin Degraw, Ottis Redding, Moe Holmes, Joss Stone, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, Phish