Cello/Viola/Violin

Eric Eastman

Eric is an electric and double bass player based in Louisville, KY. He received his bachelor’s degree in music education from the University of Louisville in 2025 with an emphasis in orchestral string education. In addition to teaching, Eric can be found playing bass in rock bands around the city. He also has expertise in orchestral, classical solo, and musical theater performance. He is an experienced educator in both group and individual settings and enjoys working with students of all ages.

Jacob Head

Jacob Head has been teaching at Maxwell’s House of Music since August of 2016 and has become one of the store’s best musical assets since joining the team. Jacob began playing music at the age of nine, beginning with violin.  He has since become accomplished on mandolin, guitar, piano, and ukulele. He is a 2015 graduate of the University of Louisville School of Music, with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy. He is the worship leader at LifeBridge Christian Church in Louisville, the founder of the group “Compass Quartet,” and recently has begun working with private clients as a board-certified Music Therapist.  In addition to teaching at Maxwell’s, Jacob manages the very popular “Blue Note Café” monthly concert in the Maxwell’s Stage Room. In his free time, Jacob enjoys arranging and composing music for himself and the Compass Quartet, as well as spending time with his wife, Kara.  He enjoys teaching students of all ages, levels, and abilities.