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Biography
Ben Meyer began his guitar journey in Illinois where he received a Bachelor of Music
Business from Millikin University in Decatur, IL. From 2012 to 2015, his passion for
teaching became inspired by the methodology of Aaron Shearer where he was met by co-authors
of the Shearer Method, Alan Hirsh and Thomas Kikta. Before long, the teachings became
entwined in his mission to develop guitar education in advancing the program with
the addition of new curricula and curating a thriving environment for students, teachers,
and schools of the guitar for all ages in Illinois. He became the leading guitar instructor
for Richland Community College in Decatur, IL and taught guitar in a thriving private
studio, nurturing one-on-one lessons, online lessons, and class guitar for all ages
and levels. Following his passion, he studied the Shearer method extensively with
Thomas Kikta from 2015 to 2017 at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA, where he
received a Master of Classic Guitar Performance on a full-time graduate assistant
scholarship. Ben serves on the board of the Aaron Shearer Foundation as an active
performer, teacher, archivist, and secretary in preserving and educating the legacy
of Aaron Shearer's pedagogy. Currently, he teaches online and across the Pittsburgh
area as a part-time professor for Duquesne University and other various studios. He
performs around the United States and abroad in Paris, France with the United States
Guitar Orchestra, small and large ensembles, and solo guitar.
Education
- M.M., Duquesne University
- B.M., Milliken University