My name is Benjamin S. and I graduated with my B.S. in Psychology and Spanish from Brigham Young University. I am now in Knoxville studying to get my PhD in Performance Psychology. I have been playing the piano since I was four years old and have traveled around several places in the world to perform and compete. I taught piano for five years and am experienced teaching a variety levels and ages. Specifically, many have come to me in consultation and preparation for special performances such as beauty pageants and talent shows. I know what it takes to help a student perform at their optimum skill and performance levels.

I am a guitar virtuoso - electric and acoustic, composer, recording artist, and author. With classical and jazz guitar studies and with years of collaborative composition in progressive rock and fusion, I have attained a high degree of technique and a deep understanding of music theory and songwriting, authoring a comprehensive book, "Understand, See, Hear - Become One with the Guitar." My musical journey as a composer and recording artist has always been an expression of my individuality. With many years teaching private lessons, I offer myself as a mentor, to help anyone achieve their voice, their passion, on the guitar.