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Ben Zi.-
San Diego, CA

Guitar Lessons, Bass Guitar Lessons, Song Writing Lessons


Home or Studio

14 Years

About Me

Ben has been helping people achieve their goals in guitar and music since 2001, and is passionate about teaching students of all ages and skill levels. As an instructor, Ben combines traditional teaching methods with ear training and improvisation to create well rounded experience for the student. Proficiency and creativity are both emphasized in lessons that are designed to be both fun and rewarding. Ben is an avid performer, regularly playing a wide variety of genres. Blues, Oldies, Soul/R&B, Funk, World Music, Classic Rock, Country, Musicals, Ragtime, Gospel, Acoustic fingerstyle, Travis picking, Chicken pickin', Slide guitar, Chord melody/solo arrangements, Lead/rhythm techniques, Music theory, and reading music are all topics that can be covered in lessons. Ben welcomes children and beginners with the same enthusiasm as adults and experienced players. Ben also offers Bass Guitar, Lap Steel, and Pedal Steel lessons.

Ben Zi.- has over 14 years of music experience in the San Diego area.

Ben Zi.- is proficient in and teaches Guitar Lessons, Bass Guitar Lessons, Song Writing Lessons .



Formal Education:

2 years University of Nebraska at Omaha (degree not complete)

Private Education:

Private instruction with Brad Thomson (M.A.A Guitar Denver Univ), Dana Murray (Berklee Grad), Darren Pettit.

Performing Experience:

Performed as a member of Motown's Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes. Member of touring musicals "Rave On" Buddy Holly tribute and "Rock Legends". Performed at House of Blues, West Hollywood and San Diego. Performed as a featured artist at South By Southwest. Direct support (opened) for Al Green. Extensive studio/recording credits

Experience Teaching:

-Individual Instruction Home/Studio - 11 years -Write and teach content for online subscription based lesson services Nextlevelguitar.com, and Guitarimpulse.com - 1 year. -Instructor of group guitar classes at Julian Charter School in Alpine, CA

Age Group Taught:
  • Young Adult Adult Child
Genres Taught:
  • Rock
  • Blues
  • Jazz
  • Country
  • Acoustic
Lessons Locations:
  • Your Home
  • Teacher 's Studio
Availability:
Day Start Time End Time Detailed View
Mon 9:00am 5:30pm View
Tue 8:00am 10:00pm View
Wed 8:00am 10:00pm View
Thu off off View
Fri 8:00am 5:00pm View
Sat 8:00am 5:00pm View
Sun 8:00am 8:00pm View
Last updated on 07/18/2018
Map:
Ben Zi.- is willing to travel up to a distance of 20 Miles to teach a lesson in your home.
Points of Interest in Lower Manhattan
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