Ben P
Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, R&b, Funk, Hip Hop, Electronic, Reggae, New Age, Punk, Avant-Garde

I taught my first private lesson in high school. Since then I have helped dozens of friends, peers, and clients progress in both guitar and their knowledge of music theory and composition. I love the sight of a student who begins to understand that every human is a musician, some are just not able to effectively communicate their music. Even more rewarding is helping students develop that ability and finally hearing what their music has to say. In this way I feel every student helps me see music in a new light, through their eyes.

I believe that the most important thing to do off the bat is set goals. While some students want to play in concert halls and on stages others simply want to play music in a band with their friends. While there is nothing wrong with either situation they require different approaches. Combining the proper amount of technical instrument work and musical knowledge is the key, and each student of mine will have slightly different lesson structures to accomadate these goals. If a student later decides they have new goals I am more than capable of adjusting their lesson structure to help them grow into their own musician.