About Ben
Ben is a dedicated drumset and percussion instructor offering a broad range of music lessons available online, in his studio, or in your home. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in music and has a rich background in both teaching and performing. Fluent in English and Persian, Ben brings a multicultural understanding to his teaching approach. He is skilled in not only drums but also in composition and music theory, emphasizing the artistic and lifestyle aspects of music education. His lessons are tailored to inspire and engage, nurturing each student's unique musical journey. Ben is particularly experienced in guiding students through advanced music theory and composition. Book an interview with Ben for a comprehensive musical learning experience.
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For more than twenty years, I have taught drums to my students in different levels. I teach music and I also compose and produce electronic music. I would love to teach my students not only how to play, but also what the music world has to offer and what characteristics the drumset has in that world. I like to show them the spirit of music and how they can take benefit of it in their life. I believe playing drums is not only an art to learn but also a lifestyle.
Name: Ben (Full name will be provided upon registration)
Age: 40's
Gender: male
I have a bachelor's degree in music from the University of Tehran and an associate degree in music from Universal Music Conservatory. I also took a 6-month course in 2021. My specialty is drums which is the only instrument that I teach but I also play piano, guitar, and a couple of traditional instruments. I have spent most of my life in the music industry, from teaching drums to my talented students to the production of electronic music and singing.
I spent my childhood in a house where music played a significant role in our everyday life. 30 years have passed since my childhood years and my love for music gets bigger each and every day. My training was primarily at home, and as such, functions at a deep and natural level within me. These experiences have enriched me both as a music producer and a drum teacher. I invite you to start your journey with me and I will walk you through the process of learning drums and share all of my experience with you.
English
Farsi
Persian
Rates and Studio Policies
Registration Fee: $25.00 (One-time lifetime registration fee may be used by all family members)
Rates for instruction:
30 minute private lesson: $39.00
45 minute private lesson: $49.00
60 minute private lesson: $59.00
Travel charge: additional $15.00 per visit (for lessons in a client's home as opposed to my studio)
1. Cancellation Policy
Lessons not cancelled or rescheduled with at least 24 hours notice are billable to the client and payable to the teacher. This does not of course apply to travel fees unless the notice is effectively given at the door and the teacher has travelled to the location.
2. Cessation (quitting) Policy
A client must provide a 2 lesson notice period to stop lessons. So a weekly student needs to give 2 weeks of notice, a biweekly student works out to 3 weeks notice and a twice weekly student works out to a week of notice.
3. Illness Policy
Lessons cancelled due to illness or extraordinary circumstances with less than 24 hours notice remain billable to the client and payable to the teacher.
BAH teachers are encouraged to offer a make-up lesson at a future date in the interest of client relations and general goodwill. This only makes sense as teaching a student with the flu for example, will ruin the rest of your week's employment.
No more than 2 lessons may be made up due to illness within a 60 day period.
4. Rescheduling Policy
Any lesson can be cancelled or rescheduled with at least 24 hours notice.
Summer Vacation and Extended Absence Policy
Clients may schedule longer absences for trips etc. 24 hours notice is required.
It is normal and typical for students and about 20% of our teachers to schedule a break in the summer. We do not enforce a notice period (see cessation of lessons) at the end of a long summer break.
5. Evaluation Period
There are no free trial lessons with Beethoven at Home but we do offer a 2 lesson evaluation period where it is easy to try out a teacher. There are no free lessons during the evaluation period and clients may choose to discontinue the lessons at any time by providing the required 24 hours notice. After the student's 3rd lesson the required 2 lesson notice period will apply (see cessation of lessons above).
Lessons in your home
Ben is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas
Online lessons
Ben can provide online instruction. While other platforms are possible BAH strongly recommends the use of the Zoom video conferencing platform as it is optimized for music lessons and audio quality.
Ben's Studio Location
Ben offers lessons from his studio. Please note that map locations are based on the postal code of the teachers studio. address will be released to you if needed.