Ben Lahring
guitarist
Whenever I meet someone new, I'm invariably asked the same question:
"Where is your accent from?"
Born in Canada and raised on the tropical northern coast of Australia, I've lived a nomadic life and called many cities my home - a diversity of life experience which is reflected in the music I create.
I now call Calgary home, making music in the shadow of the majestic Canadian Rocky Mountains. To borrow a phrase from a namesake artist I greatly admire,
"peace, love and guitars!"
~B
Whenever I meet someone new, I'm invariably asked the same question: "Where is your accent from?"
Born in Canada and raised on the tropical northern coast of Australia, I've lived a nomadic life and called many cities my home - a diversity of life experience which is reflected in the music I create. Upon completing a music degree in Sydney, Australia, I took my guitar to New York City where I lived in Brooklyn for several years, teaching, performing, having adventures.
Over the last couple of decades I've performed classical recitals,
gigged with soul singers and rock bands, conducted orchestras and
choirs, played weddings, birthdays and funerals, and even worked
in churches as music director and worship pastor. Through it all
I've taught countless guitar lessons in schools, studios and
private residences, doing everything I can to share the joy of
music and fan to flame the creative spark that lives
in each of us.
I now call Calgary home, making music in the shadow of the majestic
Canadian Rocky Mountains. To borrow a
phrase from a namesake artist I greatly admire,
"peace, love and guitars!"
~B
All the world’s a stage,
And all the men and women merely players;
They have their exits and their entrances;
And one man in his time plays many parts,
His acts being seven ages.
- Shakespeare (As You Like It, Act II)
"The latin works also sound right up Lahring’s alley as he has a natural feel for the music and presents them honestly and playfully. Lahring pulls off a sincere performance nicely."
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LESSONS
I've taught guitar students around the world over the last two decades and have had great success as a teacher because I encourage my students from a perspective of how they think, not just what they think. Recognizing that every person is unique, I'll often use or borrow from different books (or other media) to relate to individual students.
I teach online (via Zoom or your preferred video service) or in person (Calgary, AB) and will happily provide a free first lesson meet-and-greet with students and parents considering lessons.