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

2nd Generation Music, based in Paterson, New Jersey, is a business committed to fostering the growth of budding artists. They specialize in instrumental education, vocal training, artist mindset coaching, songwriting workshops, and music production services. It's more than just a music company; it's a platform that connects aspiring artists to their artistic destiny.

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

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....