Bennett Daponte-Smith Lessons

Bennett Daponte-Smith is a Connecticut-based multi-instrumentalist who has taught music since 2015. A recent graduate of NYU Steinhardt's jazz performance program and a student in Manhattan School of Music's Master's program, he plays and teaches guitar, piano, drums, trumpet, and bass. Additionally, he is a composer and songwriter and has an advanced knowledge of music theory. He has played in countless musical settings, including jazz groups, orchestras, classical competitions, wedding bands, and with singer-songwriters. If you are looking for a young, vibrant teacher to make you into a better musician, guitarist, pianist, bassist, drummer, or trumpeter, do not hesitate!

I love playing music of all kinds and I strive to do it at the highest possible level. While my passion is jazz music, I grew up listening to all kinds of music - Bach, Beethoven, Wagner, Chuck Berry, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Wes Montgomery, and many others. I believe that music is a great way to communicate with others and to convey feelings that we can't put into words.