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Guitar with Ben Z.

San Diego, California

4.8
(17)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English, German
Teaching since 2003
Business Administration

    About Ben Z.

    4.8
    (17)
    Ben Z. has been helping people achieve their goals in guitar and music since 2001, and is passionate about teaching students of all ages and skill levels. As an instructor, Ben combines traditional teaching methods with ear training and improvisation to create well rounded experience for the student. Proficiency and creativity are both emphasized in lessons that are designed to be both fun and rewarding. Ben is an avid performer, regularly playing a wide variety of genres. Blues, Oldies, Soul/R&B, Funk, World Music, Classic Rock, Country, Musicals, Ragtime, Gospel, Acoustic fingerstyle, Travis picking, Chicken pickin', Slide guitar, Chord melody/solo arrangements, Lead/rhythm techniques, Music theory, and reading music are all topics that can be covered in lessons. Ben welcomes children and beginners with the same enthusiasm as adults and experienced players. Ben also offers Lap Steel, Pedal Steel, and Banjo lessons for beginners. *** Studio Equipment *** Breedlove AC25/SR Plus Acoustic Guitar Gibson Les Paul Fender Telecaster Goldtone Dojo (Banjo/Dobro) Emmons Pedal Steel Gretsch Lap Steel VOX AC-30 amp Fender Bassman amp Fender GDEC amp

    Instructor details

    Location:
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    Commonwealth Ave
    Teaches Online
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    8 AM-10 PM
    Tuesday
    8 AM-10 PM
    Wednesday
    6 PM-10 PM
    Thursday
    5:30 PM-10 PM
    Friday
    8 AM-2 PM
    Saturday
    8 AM-4 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    60 minutes
    $60
    90 minutes
    $80
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    4.8
    17 Reviews
    Zoe W
    Teacher's studio
    Great guy! Really easy-going and knows what he is doing. 10yr old daughter can’t wait for the next lesson!
    Posted Jan 10, 2020
    Greg
    Teacher's studio
    Ben was really chill, and even though I had no experience at all, he was patient. His style is super easy to follow, and he encouraged me to really enjoy it.
    Posted Jul 3, 2018
    Tim
    Online
    I was a great experience and Ben is very knowledgeable easy to learn from
    Posted Nov 3, 2017
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    Experience

    Music Instructor

    Dec, 2012 - Present

    Julian Charter School

    I teach a weekly high school group guitar class for Julian Charter School in Alpine, CA

    Guitar Instructor

    May, 2012 - Present

    Next Level Guitar

    I develop and deliver guitar lesson content for one of the leaders in online video guitar lessons, NextLevelGuitar.com

    Guitarist

    Jan, 2001 - Present

    Self-employed

    I work as a freelance guitarist, performing live several times a week. I also work as a studio musician, with recording credits on multiple instruments and in several styles.

    Education

    Business Administration

    Aug, 1999 - May, 2002

    University of Nebraska at Omaha

    Languages

    German

    Limited Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

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