Video Lessons with Ben!

To master a language, you need to find someone that speaks it well and have them demonstrate some phrases. You need to listen closely and strive to match not just the pronunciation, but the accent and cadence as well. Before you can freely express yourself, you need to copy what they say in order to build a toolbox of vocabulary and syntax that you can draw upon in order to say what you want to say. Music is no exception.

The transcriptions included represent a wide variety of techniques, textures, harmonies, and overall feel. Meticulous note-for-note transcriptions of these numbers have been made so as to fully highlight the greatness of the artists represented, and to offer you an opportunity to learn from their genius.

Ben joined the roster of esteemed educators and performers at Stefan Grossman’s Guitar Workshop. Check out the two books Ben currently has available to learn at your own pace.


Stompin' Along The Fretboard
Volume One
by Ben Gateno

Titles include:
LONNIE JOHNSON Blues in G
BIG BILL BROONZY House Rent Stomp
BLIND BLAKE breaks from Hometown Skiffle.

120 minutes • Level 3

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Stompin' Along The Fretboard
Volume Two
by Ben Gateno

Titles include:
LONNIE JOHNSON Away Down in the Alley Blues
BIG BILL BROONZY Stove Pipe Stomp
BLIND BLAKE West Coast Blues.

94 minutes • Level 3

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Stompin' Along The Fretboard
Volume Three
by Ben Gateno

Titles include:
SCRAPPER BLACKWELL Cherry, Soft Blues
LONNIE JOHNSON Stompin’ ‘em Along Slow
TEDDY BUNN Guitar in High.

104 minutes • Level 3

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