Meet Our Coach: Eric Bell

Eric Bell is a Southern California–based Music Director, keyboard player, composer, and arranger. After receiving his bachelor’s degree in three years studying jazz piano at Cal State Long Beach on a full ride, he was hired back the following year as faculty. His musical foundation was shaped early on through the local church, Raised in a family deeply rooted in serving the local church, Eric’s earliest memories include watching his father play bass on the worship team and his mother serving in children’s ministry.

Eric has worked with artists and organizations such as Thee Sinseers, Dasha, The Altons, Hour of Power with Bobby Schuller, Brenton Wood, Trish Toledo, and Jeff Hamilton, among many others across the country. He is best known for his work as a Hammond organist and for his versatility across genres. Eric’s faith remains central to who he is, and he intentionally integrates his relationship with God into both his personal life and his work, viewing music as a calling, a service to others, and an act of worship.