Ben Corbitt is a career musician who’s passion for music, the performing arts and education have culminated to bring forth Connecticut’s most cutting edge, immersive and innovative contemporary music education program. With over 20 years of experience in instrumental studies, live performance, music production and sound recording, Ben is eager to share the rich tapestry of knowledge and skill he’s accumulated that are required to flourish as a modern musician in today’s music industry.
Though he first started playing guitar at age 13, Ben’s formal music education began at Manchester Community College in Connecticut where he was on the Dean’s List and received his degree in Music Studies, his Certificate of Achievement in Music as well as the Mickey Albrezio Music and Fine Arts Scholarship. Ben’s passion for music then brought him to the esteemed Musician’s Institute in Los Angeles, California where he gained an invaluable educational experience while taking classes and clinics presented by the industry’s leading musicians. There he continued pursuing his thirst for music education studying guitar performance, music business, and independent artistry.
Ben has spent the last two plus decades becoming a multi-instrumentalist with proficiency on a wide variety of instruments including guitar, bass, drums, ukulele, banjo, mandolin, piano and voice. He is a versatile musician comfortable with playing and teaching many genres, having studied Classic Rock, Modern/Alternative Rock, Blues, Jazz, Funk, Country, Folk, Hard Rock/Metal and Reggae. Ben also specializes in live performance with years of stage experience gained from solo shows, band gigs and college-level performance programs. Additionally, Ben is a deeply experienced songwriter and music producer whose specialties range from home studio recording projects all the way up to full band tracking and sound production.
Ben focuses on taking the essential elements of music’s fundamentals and helping each student integrate them coherently and efficiently into their musical lives. From aspiring professionals to casual hobbyists, Ben personalizes each of his services and effectively targets each student’s needs based on skill level, musical interests and personal goals. He enthusiastically welcomes you to visit Fox Hill to explore and amplify your artistry!