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Founded in 2023, ELM is a full-service, boutique artist management firm based in New York.
Eric Lense Management provides tailored support across three core pillars: Artist Management, Industry Consulting, and Label Services—designed to empower artists, teams, and music ventures at every stage. With a foundation in rights management, strategic planning, and artist-first values, ELM helps creatives build lasting careers.
At Eric Lense Management, our mission is to empower artists to achieve their creative and professional goals by providing personalized support, fostering meaningful collaborations, and expanding their reach. With a commitment to artistic excellence and forward-thinking strategies, the company is dedicated to building sustainable, impactful careers for its clients.
Currently, the company’s growing roster includes the following acclaimed artists, each recognized for their contributions to contemporary music:
Becca Stevens
Becca Stevens is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist celebrated for her boundary-pushing fusion of folk, jazz, indie pop, and world music. Known for her evocative songwriting and intricate harmonic arrangements, Becca has collaborated with a wide-range of artists, including Jacob Collier, the late David Crosby, and Snarky Puppy. Her critically acclaimed solo work, including albums such as Maple to Paper, Wonderbloom, and Regina, showcases her distinctive voice, poetic lyricism, and genre-fluid artistry.
Taylor Eigsti
Taylor Eigsti is a Grammy-winning jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader whose expressive playing and innovative compositions have earned him a prominent place in the modern jazz landscape. With prolific albums to his name, including the Grammy-winning records Tree Falls and Plot Armor, Taylor is celebrated for his sophisticated harmonic language, technical prowess, and genre-spanning collaborations. He has worked with a diverse range of artists, from Joshua Redman and Gretchen Parlato to Dave Brubeck and Esperanza Spalding, demonstrating a rare versatility and creative vision.
Sam greenfield
Sam Greenfield is a dynamic multi-instrumentalist and artist whose genre-bending work blends the sophistication of jazz with the joy and bounce of funk and pop. Known for touring with Cory Wong, Joss Stone, Dave Koz, and Thank You Scientist, Sam has also recorded with Ed Sheeran, Mariah Carey, John Legend, and Queen Latifah. His 2023 release Sam Greenfield Rules turned heads and built on the momentum of a growing fanbase—laying the groundwork for his highly anticipated fourth album, due in 2025.
Lee Pardini
Lee Pardini is a sought-after keyboardist, composer, and solo artist, known for his work as the longtime keyboardist for the band Dawes and Chris Stapleton. In addition to his contributions to the band’s signature sound, Pardini has established himself as a formidable solo artist, blending jazz, rock, and soul influences into his own distinctive style. His solo albums Homebodies and August Scorched Earth highlight his inventive compositions and virtuosic keyboard work, earning him critical praise for his melodic sensibility and improvisational flair.
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Becca Stevens
Taylor Eigsti
Sam Greenfield
Lee Pardini
SERVICES
Eric Lense Management offers bespoke consulting services across label operations, music publishing, and broader industry strategy—anchored in Eric Lense’s two decades of hands-on experience. Having led creative operations at SESAC, run an award-winning independent label, and managed the careers of Grammy-winning artists, Eric brings a rare combination of strategic vision and practical know-how. ELM supports artists, managers, and music entrepreneurs in navigating catalog development, distribution partnerships, rights management, and deal negotiations with clarity and confidence. Whether launching a new venture or refining an existing one, ELM provides trusted guidance built on a deep understanding of today’s evolving music landscape.
Ear Up Records
Ear Up Records is an independent label founded by Grammy-winning saxophonist, composer, and educator Jeff Coffin (Dave Matthews Band, Béla Fleck & The Flecktones). With a mission to elevate fearless, genre-defying music, Ear Up has become a creative home for artists who push musical boundaries while staying rooted in authenticity.
Since its founding, Ear Up has released a diverse catalog of critically acclaimed projects spanning jazz, funk, world music, and beyond—including Into the Air, which received a Grammy nomination. With distribution through A Train Entertainment and a deep commitment to artist-first values, Ear Up champions bold new voices and boundary-pushing soundscapes that reflect Jeff Coffin’s own spirit of innovation.
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Email : eric@ericlensemanagement.com
Phone : (516) 779-9016