Lessons

Lesson Details

What to expect from a lesson with Ben

Whether you are able to meet in person or online, you can expect Ben's full attention. Ben uses a professional streaming set-up so you can expect excellent sound quality and multiple camera angles to demonstrate new techniques in an online environment. Lessons are curated with your unique musical goals in mind, so you learn more of what is relevant to you. Ben always makes sure to spend time getting to know you and where you are at with your playing and will adjust lessons accordingly by focusing on certain areas of your technique, providing exercises for you to work on, or answering any questions you may have. He strives to create a warm and encouraging atmosphere. He has a gentle teaching style that recognizes we are all in different places in life and want different things out of our playing.

Delivery

If you are in Chaska, Minneapolis, Edina, Eden Prairie, Chanhassen, or any of the surrounding areas, in-person lessons are available when safe to do so. He also offers online lessons via the platform of your choice (Zoom, Skype, Google Hangouts, etc.).

Instruments Taught

Ben offers lessons primarily on mandolin and acoustic and electric guitar. He can also help you get started on other mandolin-family and plucked string instruments such as octave mandolin, mandola, and mandocello.

Payment Options

Ben charges $15 for a half-hour lesson or $25 for one hour. Payment is accepted via check, PayPal, or Venmo. He does require prepayment for one month of lessons in advance. Special rates are available for group lessons or workshops, please use the contact form to request more information.

Availability

Lessons are available primarily on weekday evenings after 4 pm. Weekly lessons are recommended, but Ben is happy to work out a more flexible schedule (bi-weekly, monthly, etc.)