Shred With Ben - Guitar Lessons With Ben Cohen

Shred With Ben - Guitar Lessons With Ben Cohen

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Top Pro
Offers online services
Top Pro
Offers online services

About

Take guitar lessons from a pro! Ben Cohen is one of the most in-demand rock/shred guitarists in LA, not just as an instructor, but also as a hired gun for pro touring bands and as a pro studio musician. Ben currently plays guitar for international-touring Video Game Metal band PowerGlove. Although he specializes in taking rock and metal guitarists to the next level, Ben's lesson plans are customized to fit each student's goals, level, and stylistic preferences. With over 20 years of professional teaching, performing, and recording experience and a Professional Music degree from Berklee, Ben has the knowledge and skillset to help anyone reach their musical goals. Whether you're a total beginner, a seasoned pro looking to expand your musical horizons, or are looking for help with audition prep to get into music school, Ben is the teacher for you. Don't settle for less!


Highlights

Current Top Pro
Hired 1 time
1 employee
23 years in business
Serves Glendale , CA
Offers online services

Payment methods

Credit Card, Cash, Venmo, Paypal, Square, Apple Pay, Stripe, Zelle

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Details

Musical styles

Rock, Country, Blues, Jazz, Folk, Classical, Recommendations available

Guitar style

Acoustic guitar, Electric guitar, Recommendations available

Has instrument

Student who have a guitar

Years experience

No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience

Able to read music

Students who can read music staff, Students who can read guitar tabs, Students who cannot read music

Lesson length

30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes

Student's age

11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

Photos and videos

  • Promo Shot
  • Powerglove Live #2
  • Promo Shot 2

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    Alycia C.

    Ben is very well versed in his craft. He makes sure his students feel comfortable with his lessons & helps his students achieve their goals. He is a top notch professional & is worth every penny.
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    August 16, 2021

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    Christine R.

    Ben is an outstanding music educator and mentor. My son, Isaac, started with him a year ago and has grown by leaps and bounds. Ben is knowledgeable, supportive, and patient, and he approaches each lesson and question with the utmost professionalism. He has worked consistently with Isaac toward his college and career goals by pushing and challenging him to not only improve on his preferred style, but also has encouraged him to branch into different musical genres to make him a more well-rounded artist. We feel so fortunate to have found Ben, and we cannot say enough about how much we appreciate his involvement in Isaac’s musical journey.
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    August 07, 2021

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    Chris C.

    Ben is very professional and knows when to point out mistakes and how to correct them! Awesome teacher, fantastic support, and always easy to learn from.
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    May 13, 2020

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    Isaiah M.

    I first met Ben when I was in high school and he was the teacher for a rock band ensemble class I was in near Boston. He was such an inspiring teacher that I soon started weekly private guitar lessons with him and continued for three years. I loved taking lessons with Ben. Any genre/style/technique I wanted to learn, Ben always took a genuine interest in helping me achieve my goals. He is knowledgeable, upbeat, professional, friendly, and a great resource. Plus he plays in some very unique, cool bands!
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    August 12, 2019

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    Chris A.

    If you are looking for an incredible guitar teacher, I highly recommend Ben. He was able to clearly and effectively measure my skill level as well as monitor my progress while tailoring lessons towards achieving my goals. Ben provided a fun learning environment in which I not only learned technical exercises, which I still use to this day, but also a foundation for how to approach guitar and music for my own personal development.
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    August 11, 2019

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    Keith M.

    Ben is an excellent teacher who truly understands his students. His lessons cater to the goals of each individual musician, and he truly cares about seeing them improve. Highly recommend!
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    June 29, 2019

    Frequently asked questions

    For total beginners: I would recommend starting with 30 minute lessons. Expect to learn all of the fundamentals in a fun and engaging way! For Intermediate/Advanced Players: 30 minutes usually feels a bit short for most people, so I usually recommend 45 or 60 minutes unless you’re a total beginner. Prior to the first lesson, i’ll be emailing you a questionnaire to fill out and email back to me, so I can get to know a bit about your goals and experience. During the first lesson, I’ll start by having you play me a little something so I can get a feel for where you’re at with guitar. From there, we’ll make a game plan of what to work on over the next weeks/months to help you to reach your goals. My lessons are catered to the individual goals of each student, but generally include some/all of the following: improvisation over backing tracks in various keys and styles, learning songs/solos that the student enjoys, learning music theory and applying it to the guitar, songwriting, basic recording techniques, and more!
    Bachelor's Degree in Professional Music from Berklee College of Music
    Rates: Bencohenguitar.com/book-online
    I progressed very quickly and started teaching after I'd only been playing for about 2 years. I've now been teaching for over 20 years!
    I have experience teaching a huge range of ages, levels, and styles! Anyone from a 5 year old beginner, to high school students preparing for their Berklee audition, to adults wanting to improve their skills, and everything in between!
    Had a blast touring North America with my video game metal band Powerglove recently!
    Be sure to find a teacher that is experienced, knowledgeable, skilled, and that has a personality and teaching style that is a good fit for you! No matter your skill level, I would encourage you to NOT just go with the least expensive teacher. Unfortunately, anyone can call themselves a guitar teacher. Many of these so-called "teachers" have zero qualifications and will teach you incorrect technique, leading to bad habits, which are tough to break. Save yourself the frustration and learn how to play the right way the first time with a true professional!
    What are your goals? What style(s) or techniques are you looking to learn? Do you have a specific learning style that works best for you?

    Services offered

    Guitar