Eric Cabalo is a multi-award winning performer and educator. An engaging performer, Eric’s creative programs exemplify his diversity as a musician. From the pristine passages of Francisco da Milano to the intricate polyrhythms of Dusan Bogdanovic Eric is able to take the listener through a musical journey.

Eric began playing the guitar at the age of ten when he became fascinated by watching his father play Johnny Cash songs on the guitar. Upon hearing Spanish guitar music as a teen, Eric’s future path was laid out. He went on to study classical guitar at the University of Redlands where he received his Bachelor of Music degree under Terry Graves and Kenton Youngstrom of the Falla Trio.  In 1997, Eric received his Master of Music degree from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music where he studied performance, composition, and improvisation with internationally acclaimed guitarist/composer Dusan Bogdanovic. He is the recipient of numerous scholarships and grants and has performed in the master classes or studied with such distinguished guitarists as: Manuel Barrueco, Eliot Fisk, Christopher Parkening, David Russell, David Tanenbaum and Jose Tomas.