Jose Benjamin Escobar

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Introduction: I am a Venezuelan-American pianist, producer and educator playing/teaching a wide variety of genres and styles. I have over 7 years experience teaching students of all ages, from children to adults, and of all levels, from beginners to professionals. All services available in English and Spanish. I strive to provide my students with the knowledge and skills to self-actualize their musical ideas. Curriculums are made-to-order according to each students individual abilities and musical goals. I love exploring a wide variety of musical styles, from classical, jazz, salsa, all the way to hip-hop, and I hope to instill that same appreciation in my students. As a performer I cater to the tastes and preferences of my contractors, providing a quality experience.

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14 years in business

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Joe T.

Sep 12, 2018

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Details: Fundraiser • 101 - 150 guests • 51 or older • Party host • Piano • Band • Vocals • Strings • Variety • House of worship (church, synagogue, temple, etc.) • Indoors • Yes, venue will have sound equipment available • $$ (standard) • Ready to hire the right pro now

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Keith K.

May 18, 2018

I worked with Jose for 3 years during our time together at Eastman. As an accompanist, his insights into the poetic, dramatic, and musical aspects into any vocal piece presented to him were always incredibly well informed and creative. He often pushed me to push the envelope of complacency and raised my standards for quality musicianship. This desire to push boundaries is echoed in his compositions, which stands as a testimony for his technical and engineering prowess. His earnest, hard working attitude is matched only by his depth of musical expression, intuition, and technique. His range of keyboard styles and technique would always astound me during our time together. Any project, musical or non-musical, that Jose is a part of always thrives. He remains to this day the hardest working high talent musician I have ever known. If you want the highest caliber of music, you need Jose Benjamin Escobar.

Ekaterina G.

May 18, 2018

Jose is an excellent accompanist with vast experience accompanying many instruments and voice types. He is extremely musical and sensitive, a fantastic collaborter with many contributive ideas and tips, and has a natural ear when it comes to playing dynamically for the appropriateness of the collaborative volume. Jose is very deductive and extremely musically trained and when coming across and issue or mistake, he professionally handles making suggestions, giving advise or thinking of a musical idea that can help. He has taught children of all ages and also has his own record label, among many other projects, activities and tours. Jose is extremely well rounded and an absolute pleasure to work with.

Christine C.

May 20, 2018

Ben was patient and engaging in teaching my 11-year-old daughter. He connected with her at just the right level--not babying, not over her head. She responded very positively, and we saw an increase in her joy in practice and performance. We'd highly recommend Ben to piano students of all ages and levels.

Chris T.

May 20, 2018

I have done graphic design work for Jose for the past two years for a number of different projects. As a client, he is extremely accommodating, patient and professional. He has had a great vision of what he wishes to achieve throughout the various projects we have worked on together. His ability to articulate what he wants makes him easy to work with and is open to new ideas. I enjoy making work for Jose quite a bit and I feel he is an an excellent asset to any team he is a part of.

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What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
For lessons we would first set up a consultation (at a coffee shop or over the phone) to discuss your favorite music, your musical history, and your goals. We could then have a trial lesson for 1/2 off where I would assess what you already know, and how I can best teach you. At which point, we could then schedule a regular weekly lesson time and devise a payment plan. All the best! Jose Look forward to working with You!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I hold two Bachelor of Science Degrees in Piano Performance and Musical Arts from the internationally renowned Eastman School Of Music, where I also specialized in Electronic Music composition and installation.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I have been playing the piano and performing since I was four years old. Teaching became a way of manifesting my own musical career when I was in highschool, and I've come to enjoy the art of teaching, finding it as fulfilling as the performance and installation work I do.