Ben Meyer

Ben Meyer’s guitar journey began in Illinois where he received a BM in Music Business from Millikin University in Decatur, IL. From 2012 to 2015, his passion for teaching became inspired by the methodology of Aaron Shearer as he was met by Co-authors of the Shearer Method, Alan Hirsh and Thomas Kikta. Before long, the teachings became entwined in his mission to develop guitar education in advancing programs with the innovative approach from Shearer pedagogy, implementing new curricula, and curating an environment for growth for all ages. He became the leading guitar instructor for Richland Community College as well as the Preparatory Department for Millikin University nurturing a thriving private studio and class guitar for all levels. Following his passion, he studied with Thomas Kikta from 2015 to 2017 at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pa, where he received a Master of Classic Guitar Performance on a full-time teaching assistant scholarship focusing on Shearer Pedagogy. Ben serves on the board of the Aaron Shearer Foundation as an active performer, teacher, archivist, and secretary in preserving and educating the legacy of Aaron Shearer’s pedagogy. Currently, he conducts the classical guitar ensemble and applied classic guitar lessons to music majors and minors at Duquesne University. Along with this, he teaches Discovering Music with the Guitar to faculty, students at the Mary Pappert school of music and all.

• M.M., Duquesne University
• B.M., Milliken University

• Classical Guitar Ensemble
• Applied lessons for Classic Guitar
• Music For non Majors
• Discovering Music with the Guitar
• Performance