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Berklee College Of Music Grad for Music Lessons
Benjamin Y.

145 hours tutoring

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Berklee College Of Music Grad for Music Lessons
Berklee College Of Music Grad for Music Lessons
Benjamin Y.

145 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

145 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Benjamin


Bio

Benjamin is a bassist originally from Boston, MA. He began studying music at age 3 starting with violin and eventually graduated to double bass at age 16. Benjamin attended Berklee College of Music where he had many opportunities to perform with world renowned artists including John Oates, Kevin Mahogany, New York Voices, Kurt Elling, Becca Stevens, Mario Jose, and many others. Benjamin is very diverse in his music. He plays in outfits ranging from straight ahead jazz to top 40 pop music. He...

Benjamin is a bassist originally from Boston, MA. He began studying music at age 3 starting with violin and eventually graduated to double bass at age 16. Benjamin attended Berklee College of Music where he had many opportunities to perform with world renowned artists including John Oates, Kevin Mahogany, New York Voices, Kurt Elling, Becca Stevens, Mario Jose, and many others. Benjamin is very diverse in his music. He plays in outfits ranging from straight ahead jazz to top 40 pop music. He enjoys the challenge of playing all styles of music.

Currently, Benjamin lives in New York City. He holds a busy performing schedule in and around the city. He can be often seen playing at places like Harlem Wine Room, Rue B, Silvana, Shrine World Music Venue, Rockwood Music Hall, Pianos, Williamsburg Music Center, Two Saints, Radegast Bier Hall, and many others. Benjamin's latest music venture is a jazz quartet featuring all original music and YEStet, a collective guitar trio with Kevin Scollins and Willis Edmundson. He is also the bassist for Jade Collective, an folk jazz fusion.

Upright Bass Lessons, Electric Bass Lessons, Beginner Piano, Beginner Guitar, Jazz Improvisation Lessons, Composition Lessons, Music Theory, Music History, Jazz History, Ear Training, General Music


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Berklee College of Music
BM Music Performance

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Homeschool

Piano

Piano

I have taught beginner level piano to several students. I worked at Guitar Center in the lesson department, teaching students Bass Guitar, Piano, and Drum set.

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Piano

Piano

I have taught beginner level piano to several students. I worked at Guitar Center in the lesson department, teaching students Bass Guitar, Piano, and Drum set.

Music

General Music,

General Music

Bacheor's degree in music performance. This included pedagogical studies, and performance experiences. Experience as a music educator for 6 years in both private and group settings.
Guitar,

Guitar

Bass Guitar instructor for 6 years. Double Bass instructor for 6 years.
Music Theory,

Music Theory

I studied theory for 6 semesters, learning both classical and jazz theory at Berklee college of Music.
Piano

Piano

I have taught beginner level piano to several students. I worked at Guitar Center in the lesson department, teaching students Bass Guitar, Piano, and Drum set.

Summer

Piano

Piano

I have taught beginner level piano to several students. I worked at Guitar Center in the lesson department, teaching students Bass Guitar, Piano, and Drum set.

Examples of Expertise


Benjamin has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 2 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

Ratings and Reviews


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knowledgeable

i learned new chords and how to use fingers instead of a pick. we worked on a song i was learning and got new finger placements for it (i wish by stevie wonder)

Julianna, 11 lessons with Benjamin

Bass lesson

Taught me concepts for 7th scales and specific songs.very good. He was patient in explaining things. Hope to do it again. Don't know what else to say. Don't understand why you insist on so many characters.

Craig, 1 lesson with Benjamin

Great tutor

My wife loves Ben. Patient, easy going, knowledgeable, and is passionate about sharing his love of playing the bass with others! Would highly recommend to anyone seeking to learn.

Derwin, 9 lessons with Benjamin
Hourly Rate: $75
Response time: 4 minutes
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