Lessons with Ben!

Ben has over 20 years experience teaching guitar to students of all ages and from all walks of life in private, group, and masterclass settings. An extremely versatile musician in his own right, Ben is able to help students realize their guitar goals in a wide variety of genres. Everyone has a specific way they learn best, so Ben adapts his teaching style to the individual rather than take a one-size-fits-all approach. Whether you want to gain complete mastery of the instrument, or simply be able to strum a few chords here and there, Ben has the expertise to effectively guide the way.

Is Ben Gateno the right teacher for you? Are you the type of student that thrives under Ben’s tutelage? Ben’s students:

  • Are curious, inquisitive individuals that like to know ‘Why?’, in addition to ‘How?’.

  • Pride themselves as problem solvers and critical thinkers.

  • Listen to lots of music and truly want to learn guitar as tool to play the music they love.

  • Have relatively clear goals in mind.

  • Are at all levels, beginner to advanced

  • Usually range in age from around 12 on up (my oldest student is 94!)

Fees:

$30/Half-hour; $60/Hour. Most students pay at the beginning of the month for all of their weekly lessons that given month.

Location:

Private, in-person lessons take place in Rochester, MN in a warm and inviting office space in a conveniently located building with ample free parking and elevator access.

Contact Ben to schedule a FREE, 30-minute introductory lesson to discuss your guitar goals with Ben and see if lessons with Ben are a good fit for you. Please call, email, or use the contact page on this website to introduce yourself and request any additional information you may be curious about.

Phone: 507-884-7000

Email: bgateno@hotmail.com