Walltown Music Instructor
Ben Lassiter
Guitar
Growing up in Greensboro, Ben started playing clarinet in elementary school and switched to guitar at age fifteen. Just a few years after picking up the guitar Ben received the 'Outstanding Soloist' award from his high school Jazz Ensemble.
At Appalachian State University Ben studied music, working with saxophonist Todd Wright and guitarists Andy Page and Dr. Douglas James, as well as performing with the ASU big band.
Ben is a graduate of North Carolina Central University's Masters in Jazz Studies program where he studied with Baron Tymas, Joey Calderazzo, and Dr. Ira Wiggins. He was also a part of the numerous award winning large and small ensembles at NCCU.
An in demand guitarist, Ben performs regularly with the Mint Julep Jazz Band, the Onyx Club Boys and the Hot Club of Raleigh.
Teaching privately since 2005, Ben has experience working with students of all ages and levels and enjoys broadening students' musical horizons through the study of the guitar's many capabilities.
At Appalachian State University Ben studied music, working with saxophonist Todd Wright and guitarists Andy Page and Dr. Douglas James, as well as performing with the ASU big band.
Ben is a graduate of North Carolina Central University's Masters in Jazz Studies program where he studied with Baron Tymas, Joey Calderazzo, and Dr. Ira Wiggins. He was also a part of the numerous award winning large and small ensembles at NCCU.
An in demand guitarist, Ben performs regularly with the Mint Julep Jazz Band, the Onyx Club Boys and the Hot Club of Raleigh.
Teaching privately since 2005, Ben has experience working with students of all ages and levels and enjoys broadening students' musical horizons through the study of the guitar's many capabilities.
Guitar
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Private Guitar Lessons Tuesdays
4:00-7:30 (Open Ages) 30m Scheduled Lessons |
