Gravity Arts / Ben Schwendener
Gravity Arts / Ben Schwendener

Gravity Arts / Ben Schwendener

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Introduction
If I were to choose a job title, it would be 'Harmonic Consultant'. I offer instruction in the Lydian Chromatic Concept, Organic Music Theory, Applied Modal Analysis. I believe that everybody has a unique talent and individual voice that through thoughtful development and facilitation can be developed. I work with all ages and ability levels. In all styles: jazz classical pop rock world electronica - any can serve as excellent portals into the world of ideas and personal musical expression and enjoyment. The piano, which I have played since I was five, is my main instrument. Along with proper keyboard technique, I believe other elements of the musical language should also be introduced and developed - reading music, improvisation, listening and ear training, and performance techniques to name a few.
Overview

Hired 19 times

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26 years in business

Business hours

SunClosedMon10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Reviews

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

Exceptional 5.0

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Rachel A.
Mar 14, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Ben is a wonderful teacher and already after two lessons I feel more connected to the instrument. Also, the lessons have inspired me to play more frequently at home and just enjoy my time making music. He might be more pricey than other teachers but I feel the price is fair for the quality of teaching.
Piano Lessons (for adults)
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Chris P.
Mar 30, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

I came to Ben looking for lessons on piano improvisation. Coming from nothing, Ben did an extraordinary job immediately helping me become familiar with the concept of improvising while pushing me to not only challenge myself, but to understand what I was doing and why it made sense. Ben's background and talent really show in his teaching style and I left every lesson anxious to get home and practice what we had just gone over. I'd recommend Ben to anyone who wants to get top level education in anything piano.
Piano Lessons
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Guy M.
Dec 1, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Ben is an amazing teacher. He listens for what I am working on and where I can grow. And he encourages me to explore and expand my creativity in new ways.
Piano Lessons (for adults)
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Alan L.
Dec 13, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Not only does Ben know a lot about what he's teaching, his studio has a multitude of keyboard instruments that he lets the student use.

Details: I travel to the piano teacher • The piano teacher travels to me • 60 minutes • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • Jazz • Yes, the student has a keyboard • 18 - 25 years old • Yes, the student can read music

Piano Lessons
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Andrew P.
Jan 23, 2013
I'm a very busy technology professional. After many years of playing and studying on my own since college, I decided to look for teacher again. I met Ben through Thumbtack and started studying with him about a year ago. I can easily say that Ben is by far the best music teacher that I've ever had. With Ben, I study classical, jazz, composition, theory, technique and performance - all integrated into a single holistic, experience-based learning approach. Besides being a master, Ben is amazingly motivating and supportive - he puts my creative experience at the center of all we do. I've progressed in so many ways, none of which I would have expected a year ago. I've met several other of Ben's students - from children and adult beginners to highly trained professional musicians. They all say very similar things. I highly recommend studying with Ben.
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