In-person and online music instruction for all ages and skill levels
Hello, I'm Ben Joseph, a Geneva-based music teacher, lecturer, and multi-instrumentalist with over 20 years of experience teaching music to students of all ages and skill levels. I hold an MA in Ethnomusicology and a BA in Music Production, and I design personalized music lessons for beginners, intermediate players, and advanced musicians, both in Geneva and online.
I currently lecture in music at Webster University and have previously taught and led programs with the Alabama Blues Project in the United States and Surrey Arts in the United Kingdom. Over the years, I have worked with hundreds of private students, helping them develop practical skills in performance, theory, songwriting, and music production. My teaching approach combines strong musical foundations with real-world experience gained from decades of professional performing and touring.
Private music lessons are available in Geneva and online, designed for students of all levels beginning at age 8. Each lesson is tailored to individual goals, whether learning to play, write, or produce music, in a friendly and practical setting.
Start Your First Lesson"Ben's patient approach helped me overcome my fear of performing. After just 6 months, I played my first open mic!"
"The online lessons are just as effective as in-person. Ben's expertise in music production transformed my home recordings."
"My 10-year-old daughter looks forward to her piano lessons every week. Ben makes learning fun and engaging."
Three, four or more people (Geneva)
per person
In-person (Geneva)
per session
Virtual lessons worldwide
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Flexible online lessons tailored to your needs. Contact me to discuss rates and availability for virtual instruction.
Contact MeRochester Institute of Technology (RIT), Remote (Sep 2021 – Present)
Designed and delivered online courses on blues history, ethnomusicology, and music technology.Cornwall Music Service Trust, UK (Jan 2021 – Apr 2022)
Managed and launched an LMS platform and designed online music courses.UP! Orchestra and Infinity Orchestra, Surrey Music Hub, UK (Aug 2017 – May 2020)
Developed social inclusion programs for young people with special educational needs.Red Cross Destitution Centre, London, UK (Jan 2017 – Aug 2017)
Led workshops to improve well-being and inclusion of refugees and asylum seekers.Alabama Blues Project, Tuscaloosa, USA (Jul 2008 – Nov 2010)
Managed a youth blues program and supervised volunteer staff.Worldwide (May 2012 – Sept 2021)
Taught instruments, music production, and songwriting to students of all ages and levels.