Progress without the pressure.
Thoughtful preparation, clear structure, and room to learn at your own pace. Build real skills while keeping music engaging, creative, and fun.
Guitar · Bass · Keyboard
Recording · Music Theory · Songwriting
All ages & experience levels · Private pay
Self Determination Program payment options available
Songs, technique, rhythm, theory, ear training, and creativity should all connect. We start with music you can actually use, then bring in the next useful skill when it helps you play, understand, or create more.
Songs, rhythm, lead playing, technique, fretboard knowledge, improvisation, and developing your own sound.
Theory, ear training, rhythm, chords, scales, and the concepts that help everything make more sense.
Improvisation, songwriting, arranging, and turning musical ideas into something you can actually play.
Learn to record yourself, work with a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW, like my last name), build beats, and turn musical ideas into finished recordings.
Lessons can move between these areas as your music develops. You do not have to stay in one lane.
Every lesson happens in my Chico studio (or online), built around you and the music you want to play. Relaxed, encouraging, and hands-on, with no stiff method books, no pressure, just steady progress you can hear.
I don't just teach from a book. I work in music. Recording sessions, live sound, performing, and producing are part of what I do, and that experience comes straight into your lessons.
I've spent my life around music, playing, recording, and teaching, and nothing beats the moment a student plays the thing they didn't think they could. My job is to make that happen sooner, and to make the whole process feel easy and fun.
Lessons are relaxed, encouraging, and built around you, the music you love and the way you learn best. Beginners are always welcome, and so is every age and ability.
Call or text, and tell me who the lessons are for, the instrument, and what you'd love to play.
We meet in person or online. Ben gets to know you, your goals, and how you learn best.
Pick a time that works, and we build from there, song by song, week by week.
A good fit for younger students, newer players, or anyone who likes more time to work independently between lessons.
Get StartedMore time to play, ask questions, work through challenges, and explore more in each session.
Get Started48 lessons per year. Monthly billing. Your weekly lesson time is reserved.
Pay directly, per lesson or monthly. Simple rates, no paperwork, cancel anytime.
View pricingMusic lessons may be included in an approved SDP spending plan.
Learn about SDPIndependent school and charter funding options will be available beginning Spring 2027.
Learn about school funding"My son looks forward to his lesson every week. Ben is patient, kind, and somehow makes practicing fun."
"I went from zero to playing full songs in a couple of months. Best decision I've made for myself all year."
"Ben's the kind of teacher who actually listens. He figured out exactly what my kid needed and ran with it."
Studio sessions, student wins, and what's happening around Ben Daw Music.