Benjamin S.

General Info

• Certified Music Teacher

  Certified Music Teacher

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• Levels: Beginner to Advanced

• In-Home Lessons: Yes
• In-Studio Lessons: Yes
• Ages: 5 & up

Subjects Taught

Guitar, Piano, Music Performance, Music Recording, Music Theory, Songwriting, Ukulele, Harmonica

Education

California Institute of The Arts - - Sept. 2009 - Present

Specialties

I am a singer songwriter/composer who specializes in genres such as Folk, Indie, and Rock. However, my knowledge of Classical music and general music theory can be applied to any musical genre.

Lesson Details

Lesson Structure varies depending on the students instrument, age, and level of experience. All lessons will include :

Technique
Music Theory
Performance Style

After 3 to 6 Months, my goal is to have the student write his or her own piece/possibly more than one based on the material that we have gone over and be able to perform the piece as if it were in a professional setting. I strongly encourage students to start writing their own material if they haven't already. In each lesson, i ... like to create an environment where students are able to conquer their nerves with confidence.

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About

Ben S. brings a lifetime of experience to every Music Lesson. Born into a family of Musicians, Ben has gone on to study Music at the Herb Alpert School of Music (California Institute of the Arts) in the Musical Arts program. With experience in fields such as Classical,Rock, African Song, Indian, and an emphasis in Folk Songwriting, Ben is dedicated to meeting the needs of each individual student. Ben is influenced by Artists such as The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Elliott Smith, Harry Nilsson, and ... Radiohead.

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