Auckland
Viola Lessons | Violin Lessons | Ensemble Coaching, Theory Lessons, Online Lessons
Bio
Meet Benjamin – Inspiring Musician & Dedicated Educator
Benjamin is a passionate musician and experienced teacher, committed to nurturing talent and inspiring the next generation of musicians. With a career spanning world-class performances and renowned ensembles, he brings a wealth of expertise to his students, fostering confidence and a love for music.
His musical journey began as a chorister at St John’s College Choir, Cambridge, before studying at Chetham’s School of Music and the Royal College of Music. As a violinist and violist, he has performed at prestigious venues like Wigmore Hall, St John’s Smith Square, and the Barbican, winning competitions and collaborating with leading artists.
A dedicated educator, Benjamin has coached at the National Youth Strings Academy and led engaging workshops for young musicians. Now based in New Zealand, he offers expert violin and viola tuition for students of all levels, combining technical excellence with a supportive and inspiring approach.
Start your musical journey with Benjamin today!
Teaching Info
Violin & Viola Lessons with Benjamin
With over 15 years of teaching experience, I offer expert violin and viola tuition for students of all ages and abilities. Whether you’re a beginner picking up an instrument for the first time or an advanced player preparing for exams and auditions, my lessons are tailored to suit your individual learning style—because no two musicians are the same!
I have taught in schools such as Ficino School in Mount Eden and have been teaching privately in Auckland since moving to New Zealand. Previously, I taught at Twyford Church of England High School and Ealing Junior Music School in the UK. My students have a 100% success rate in ABRSM exams, and I can guide you through graded exams, school and university auditions, or simply help you play for enjoyment.
Music has been a lifelong passion for me—from my early years as a chorister at St John’s College, Cambridge, to studying at Chetham’s School of Music and earning my degrees at the Royal College of Music, London. Now, I bring that experience to my teaching, ensuring every lesson is engaging, inspiring, and designed to help you grow as a musician.
Online Lessons Available
I also offer online lessons, making high-quality tuition accessible wherever you are. While virtual lessons have their challenges, they can be just as rewarding! I provide follow-up recordings of scales, pieces, and techniques covered in the lesson and am available for questions throughout the week. With a fast, stable internet connection and high-quality audio, I ensure the best possible online learning experience via Zoom, Skype, or your preferred platform.
Book a Free Trial Lesson!
Your first lesson is completely free—get in touch today and start your musical journey!
I highly recommend Ben! He has been teaching my son from last year, and ever since then, my son has gained so much enthusiasm for his violin. This is what we believe the most important for young violin learner as the journey of music will be so long. He now practices much longer everyday regularly and became concertmaster in his orchestra. Moreover, Ben helped him passed two ABRSM grade exams within 6 months! Although exams should never be the ultimate goal of learning, but we are still very much impressed by such great progress and it’s really all due to Ben. I can thoroughly recommend him, and he is such a pleasure to meet.
Na Yi, London
I recently started playing the violin again and was fortunate in finding Ben to take me on as a pupil. I have found Ben's greatest strength as a tutor is his ability to spot what needs to be changed to improve to the next step. I feel encouraged by the continual small steps forward, and Ben's clear explanations of what I should focus on from week to week. All our lessons have been over Zoom and while it is a different experience it has worked well, and enables me to learn with a professional musician of Ben's ability, which might not be available to me in such a convenient way without traveling. I would not hesitate to recommend him as a tutor for anyone who is seeking fresh insights into how to improve their playing or just at the beginning of their journey
Jonathan Fry
Ben is a very encouraging and enthusiastic viola teacher. He is happy to focus on music making with my teenage son rather than working towards specific exams. This has helped him build his confidence and improved his playing. Ben is great at getting my son to think about the music he is playing and how he can play expressively. Techniques are introduced that are relevant to the pieces being played, and although lessons are via Zoom, progress has been good. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ben as a viola teacher.
