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Eric Martens serves as Instructor of Classical and Jazz Guitar at Concordia College and holds faculty positions at North Dakota State University, maintaining an active performance and instructional career in the Midwest since 2003.
His educational background includes:
- Bachelor of Music from Concordia College
- Master of Music from North Dakota State University
Martens' research and performance interests center on Classical Guitar, Jazz Guitar, Music Performance, and Music Composition, informed by studies with classical guitarist Mike Coates and jazz specialists Dan Phillips and Dale Bruning. His work bridges technical mastery with improvisational artistry across musical traditions.
His creative output includes the 2014 album "Passages", featuring original compositions and reimagined jazz standards, demonstrating his dual expertise in structured classical forms and spontaneous jazz expression.
Martens performs extensively with acclaimed artists including Ignacio Berroa, Terri Lynn Carrington, and Phil Woods, while maintaining strong local presence through ensembles like The Carluster Crumplebee Orchestra and Twelve Strings.
