Hi there and thanks for stopping by my page! My name is Ben and I'm ready to help take your passion for music and turn it into something you can be proud of. I'm located in Queens and specialize in guitar, piano, bass guitar, music theory, and drum lessons. I offer both lessons online and in person. All in person lessons will be myself traveling to you. And online lessons will be only for guitar, bass, and music theory. My philosophy: if it's not fun, don't do it. My aim is to make sure you feel like you're enjoying music, developing skills, and learning all at the same time!

About Me Hi, I’m James — a multi-instrumentalist and experienced music educator with over 7 years of teaching experience. I specialize in guitar, bass, piano, drums, music production, and songwriting. From 2018–2022, I taught music in schools and privately, working with students of all ages and skill levels, both in-person and online. My teaching style is student-centered and practical: I tailor lessons to each student’s goals, whether that’s playing their first song, improving technique, writing original music, or diving into recording and production. I’m also a working songwriter with nearly 50 original tracks under my belt, so I know what

Above The Notes is a music and collaborative arts school in New York, NY, located in Midtown East at 344 E 59th St, 2F. The studio provides private and group instruction for children, teens, and adults at all skill levels. Founded and led by Nuné Arsenyan, an award-winning pianist and Creative Director with a conservatory master’s degree in piano performance and pedagogy, the school has taught piano to more than 150 children from around the world. Programs cover piano, guitar, voice, violin, and drums, along with music theory and musicianship, composition and improvisation, music technology, and collaborative arts ensembles. Students can pre

Two Bridges Music, based in New York, NY, is part of the Two Bridges Arts program of Two Bridges Neighborhood Council serving Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Founded in 2014 by classical pianist July Yang, the program provides music and performing arts instruction for students of all ages and levels. Lessons are taught by professional musicians and performers with conservatory degrees, with curricula tailored to individual goals from beginner through advanced study. Offerings include private one-on-one lessons and small group classes, with preparation for certifications and exams such as ABRSM. Instruction is held at 80 and 82 Rutgers Slip, New

I am a professional composer and sound designer living In Brooklyn. I studied drums and film scoring at NYU in the Jazz Studies program. I have a fairly unique position as a full time composer for a reputable music house (Antfood). I also play in bands and produce music for myself and for friends. I can teach drums alongside other instruments such as bass, guitar, synths, keyboard or production on digital software such as Ableton Live or Pro tools. I would be nowhere without the help and guidance from my teachers as I was learning to play music as a kid. It is a joy to fulfill the instructor side of that pivotal relationship....

The Listener School of Music is a private music school based in New York, NY, offering in-home lessons across the city. Founded by musician and educator Emanuel Ayvas, the school pairs students with classically trained instructors who are also active professional performers with credits on television, Broadway, major label recordings, and international tours. The team brings over two decades of teaching experience in the greater NYC area. Instruction covers a broad range of instruments and disciplines, including piano, guitar, voice, bass, cello, trumpet, harp, drums, songwriting, music production, and composition. Lessons are available for