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BEN MAURO ENTERTAINMENT
Guitar Lessons with Ben Mauro
Ben Mauro has taught guitar students from all over the world, from beginner to intermediate levels, for the past 30 years.
He is also a proud volunteer for the Guitar4Vets program, where he serves our nation's Veterans.
Instruction Methods: His unique style of teaching incorporates traditional academic structure, combined with the techniques he has learned over the years while playing with iconic artists.
Beginner Students: As a teacher, he is very good at explaining difficult concepts, and he offers a variety of simplified materials for the beginner students.
Intermediate Students: For the intermediate students, he quickly teaches them how to play the specific songs they want to learn to play, and he provides them with advanced instruction to help them reach the next level in their guitar-playing skills.
Advanced Students: For the advanced student, he offers specialized instruction with master techniques, such as how to play the solos to legendary songs.
Professional Musicians: For the professional/experienced, working musician, he offers consultations filled with professional advice and guidance on how to reach the next level in their music careers.
He is currently accepting new students for virtual lessons via Zoom, with various discounted rates based on frequency.
Whether you are looking for instruction to play guitar as a hobby, or you are aspiring to be in a band, or you want to become a professional guitarist, you can benefit from Ben Mauro's instructions. To sign up for classes or for additional information please reach out via benmauroentertainment@gmail.com or call 725-265-2777 or simply click: Sign up for lessons
Rate:
Single virtual lesson: $60 per 30-minute session, $75 per 45-minute session, $90 per 60-minute session
One month block (4 weeks) - 5% discount: weekly 30 minute sessions - $228 per month, weekly 45 minute sessions - $285 per month, weekly 60 minute sessions - $342 per month.
Three month semester (12 weeks) - 10% disc: weekly 30 minute sessions - $648, weekly 45 minute sessions - $810, weekly 60 minute sessions $972.
Group lesson: (up to four students) 4 week block $300 per month, weekly 60 minute sessions
Military discount single 60 minute lesson for $75.
(Please see student agreement document for additional details).
BEN MAURO'S story
Ben Mauro is a native of Upstate New York. He comes from a family of teachers in a variety of subjects. He was initially enrolled in college, pursuing a degree in music with a speciality in classical guitar. He discontinued his education when he had the opportunity to be a professional musician, making a living playing guitar. He lived for many years just outside of New York City, and performed in this lively city playing guitar and signing multiple shows per week, sometimes more than one show per day. He subsequently went on to be Lionel Richie's lead guitarist for over 20 years. His first performance with Lionel was at Madison Square Garden. His first international performance was in Dubai. He moved to Los Angeles and toured with Lionel Richie all over the world for those years. In the interim, he also worked with Creedence Clearwater Revival's John Fogerty, Britney Spears, Toni Braxton, Kelly Clarkson, Don Felder, formerly of the Eagles, and many more. Ben continues to play with Felder several times per year. Additionally, he has been the lead guitarist for Cher for the past 10 years. During the pandemic, Ben branched out to be more focused on the development of multiple entrepenurial ventures, including his two rock cover bands, teaching music, and preparing to open a music therapy clinic. For this goal, he returned to college to finish his music degree, and pursuing specialization as a music therapist. His love for teaching was renewed when he began volunteering for the Guitars 4 Vets program. In this program he volunteers his time to teach veterans how to play guitar.
As a music teacher, he is bringing the knowledge he acquired during his 22 years of touring with major artists to help students learn the excitement of playing the guitar. It is with great joy that he shares his passion for the guitar with his students. He teaches students at any level, whether they are beginners or advanced.
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