Welcome to Dr. Ben’s Guitar Academy!

Enriching Lives Through the Practice, Enjoyment, and Appreciation of Music

Dr. Ben teaching a young child to play the guitar

Dr. Ben’s Guitar Academy offers the Cheltenham/Abington area’s best children’s guitar lessons. We foster deep connections and musical excellence in a nurturing environment.

Dr. Ben teaching a young child to play the guitar
“Dr. Ben is the most generous, friendly, patient, and understanding person that I have ever met in my life. Meeting him has truly changed my life for the better.”
Terry L. (student from age 8-18)
Dr. Ben with one of his guitar students after a performance
An older guitar student performing in a recital
An older guitar student performing in a recital

Hear What’s Possible!

Dr. Ben working with a young student and her father

Benefits of Guitar Lessons

Increased Focus

Children learn to focus their attention
for sustained periods

Improves Motor Coordination

Performing music is one of the most demanding fine motor skill activities and helps children develop strength and coordination

Better Social Skills

When children make music in a group, they learn to work together, lead others, encourage their peers, and be patient.

Improved Reading and Language Skills

Guitar lessons speed up children’s development of speech and reading skills

Higher Grades

Research has shown connections between music lessons and nearly every measure of academic achievement!

Problem Solving and Project Management

In guitar lessons, children master skills and strategies for learning that they can transfer to all areas of life.

Develop Empathy

Making music together increases empathy, allowing children to thrive in all areas of life.

Self-Discipline

Learning the guitar requires hours of concentration and patience. Children learn to persevere through good and bad times

Joy

Learning to create and share music leads to increased happiness and self-esteem!

What Parents and Students Are Saying

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