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Ben Sherman took up the guitar in 1971 at age twelve and hasn’t stopped since. Ben set out on a diverse, eclectic path right away- inheriting his father’s love of jazz, teaching himself to play rock & roll, and taking up classical guitar study. Living near the Baltimore, MD area most of his life, he went to college at Towson University, earning a degree in Classical Guitar Performance in 1982. A 1987 feature in Guitar Player Magazine’s Spotlight on New Talent helped to establish Ben’s reputation as a complete professional, first-rate guitarist for any situation. Ben has played thousands of gigs over the last 25 years with some of the best musicians in the Mid-Atlantic region, including performances at Washington D.C.’s legendary Blues Alley.
Ben debuted his recording career in 1998 with FIRST LIGHT, a critically praised showcase for his guitar talents in a wide variety of styles. Music Monthly Magazine selected Ben’s “Chickenfish” for inclusion on its 1998 regional music compilation CD, MUSIC MONTHLY MUSIC.
The year 2000 marked the release of A WEDDING SAMPLER, featuring Ben on classical guitar along with flutist Marlee Lindon.
Ben’s third CD, released in 2002, is ONE MIND, a jazz-fusion collaboration with drummer Frank Young and bassist Angel Resto.
In 2004, Ben was a selected as a finalist in the Buffalo-Niagara Guitar Competition.
Ben’s teaching career began in 1984, and over the years he has become one of the most experienced and sought after guitar instructors in the Maryland area. He currently teaches individual guitar lessons in Westminster, MD, and also offers a clinic/seminar program for guitarists interested in jazz-fusion guitar techniques.
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