Eric was born in Miami, Florida on February 19, 1981 of Puerto Rican parents. His childhood was surrounded by music and at a young age Eric knew that he would somehow be involved in the very rhythm that was such a part of his daily living. At the age of ten he began develop his passion for the piano and dreamed of someday being a part of a worship ministry. The music ministry team at Iglesia El Calvario (Calvary Assembly), a Spanish speaking church in Orlando, Florida granted his heart's desire and gave him that opportunity at the age of 15.