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Introduction: MY JOB IS A PASSION FOR ME, AND IT BRINGS ME JOY TO BE ABLE TO SHARE THIS PASSION WITH MY STUDENTS. AS A FORMER PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN, RECORD LABEL OWNER AND A&R REP. I’VE BEEN OFFERING COMPREHENSIVE AND AFFORDABLE GUITAR LESSONS FOR 20+YEARS. FROM DAY ONE MY STUDENTS LEARN IMPORTANT FOUNDATIONAL TECHNIQUES ADVANCING THEIR SKILLS WHILE RAISING SELF-ESTEEM. EACH STUDENT HAS A UNIQUE LEARNING STYLE. IT’S MY DUTY TO DEVELOP THIS AND ADAPT THE LESSONS ACCORDINGLY. HAVING WORKED WITH STUDENTS OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS I BRING A DEPTH OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE TO THOSE WHO ARE EAGER TO EXPAND THEIR MIND, TALENT AND SKILLS. IF YOUR LOOKING FOR GUIDANCE FROM AN EXPERIENCED, PATIENT AND RELIABLE INSTRUCTOR WHO WILL TEACH AT YOUR PACE I OFFER PROFESSIONAL – PERSONALIZED SERVICE AT AFFORDABLE RATES.

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Hired 20 times

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1 employee

34 years in business

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Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, work quality, and professionalism.

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Len E.

Dec 23, 2017

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Benjamin is doing a superb job with me. I am a retired, 68 year old guy who just took up guitar lessons for a hobby. Benjamin comes from South King County to our home in University Place. It’s a pretty long drive in lousy traffic. He shows up chipper and says let’s go learn something today. He is an accomplished artist who is patient with me making noise rather than music. I am learning slowly but surely with his help. Neither he or I have broken my guitar out of frustrations. He Intuits that I am going to be slower than some of his other students. I am enjoying myself. He shows me things to practice each week. I would highly recommend him for all ages. I know he teaches youngsters also, which are a far cry from me. Give him a try! LE

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Emily T.

Nov 18, 2019

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Benjamin is great! I recently started trying to learn guitar and Benjamin has been super helpful. He’s clearly passionate about teaching guitar and is very patient with beginners. He’s responsive and shows up excited to help me learn to play songs I’ve picked out.

Details: 18 - 25 years old • No formal training • Yes, can read music staff • Electric • Rock • Blues • Folk • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location

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Evan G.

Nov 8, 2019

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Benjamin was great working with our 5-year old son. Keeping the interest of young kids can be challenging, and we were impressed with his ability to keep our son engaged through the whole lesson. Our son is excited to keep learning guitar.

Details: Younger than 6 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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John C.

Nov 8, 2019

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Really enjoyed working with Ben. He meets you where you're at wherever you are in your journey with guitar and gives you great points of focus for your own development. Definitely will be working with him moving forward.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, can read guitar tabs • Electric • Rock • Blues • Country • Folk • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

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Lydianne W.

Oct 12, 2019

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My daughter only had two classes with Benjamin, but we already love how attentive, professional, patient and kind he has been. I highly recommend him on all levels.

Details: 10 - 13 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • What the teacher recommends • What the teacher recommends • No, but the student is planning to purchase an instrument • 45 minutes • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

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Benjamin Lay

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricing includes personalised guitar lessons, restringing the guitar when necessary, how to restring the guitar yourself, any guitar repairs that might be needed assistance in shopping for correct guitar/equipment at best price if needed •travel fee may be required
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Assessment of a new student is of utmost importance. I assess the students preferences and goals I make sure that is a good fit for both and ensure that the student is comfortable above all else.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
35+yrs experience of playing, teaching, and repair.