Enriching Lives Through the Practice, Enjoyment, and Appreciation of Music
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.”
Dr. Ben Lougheed is a nationally recognized guitar instructor and the region’s most highly credentialed Suzuki guitar specialist. As the only guitarist in the world to hold a Doctor of Music degree and complete Suzuki training, he offers a depth of expertise that can’t be matched. His passion is helping students discover a lifelong love for music while developing confidence, discipline, and a genuine joy for learning.
We specialize in engaging guitar lessons for children as young as three years old. We design our lessons to build a strong musical foundation, ensuring kids have fun while developing valuable life skills.
For advanced students, we offer elite coaching for competitions and college auditions. Dr. Ben’s students have earned placements in All-State ensembles, been accepted into top-tier music programs, and won prizes in competitions across the country.
The Suzuki method is built on the belief that every child can learn music and enjoy the learning process. They do this the same way that they learn their native language, through listening, imitation, and a loving environment. The parent is a partner in this journey, and together, we use the guitar to nurture successful, thoughtful, and caring adults.
“In one word, Ben is extraordinary! In many more: Ben’s approach to teaching is inspiring and his love for music shows in his passion for teaching…. Ben is a wonderful influence, and my daughter’s life is enriched because of Ben.”
Felicia N.Parent
“Mr. Ben is a great guitarist and an awesome teacher. He helps me learn every song at just the right speed so that I really start to understand the piece and play it very well. He sets goals that are simple, direct and easy to achieve, and at the same time help me learn.”
Kabeer A.Student of 8 years
“My son has been taking guitar lessons with Dr. Lougheed for nine years. It is absolutely amazing how much he gained in skill and self-confidence. The instruction is very individualized and balanced between learning techniques and acquiring expressivity.”
