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Dr. Ben Lougheed

Dr. Ben Lougheed

Classical Guitarist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Classical guitarist, Suzuki Teacher, and Entrepreneur

  • Education

    • The Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor of Music Classical Guitar 3.91 GPA

    • Florida State University

      2013 - 2015
      Master of Music Classical Guitar 3.95 GPA

    • Florida State University

      2015 - 2019
      Doctor of Music Music Performance, General

      Doctorate of Musical Arts in Guitar Performance with a Specialized Studies Certificate in Music Education and Leadership

  • Experience

    • Self Employed

      Jan 2009 - now
      Classical Guitarist

    • Peabody Box Office

      Sept 2010 - May 2013
      Hall Manager

    • Simply Complicated

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2011
      Guitarist

    • Ralph O'Connor Recreation Center

      Jun 2012 - May 2013
      Facility Manager

      Run the recreation center during non-business hours

    • Melody Music Studios

      Aug 2013 - now
      Private Guitar Teacher

    • Ruby Diamond Concert Hall

      Jan 2014 - Jan 2018
      Stage hand and Usher

    • 3rd Avenue Drum Shop

      Jan 2015 - Jul 2015
      Guitar Teacher

    • Florida State University

      May 2018 - May 2019
      Graduate Teaching Assistant

      Teaching private lessons to music minors, teaching the Guitar Literature class, instructing ensembles.

    • Music Lessons Express

      Feb 2019 - now

      • Teaching private and group guitar lessons using the Suzuki method.• Organizing performances for students in the community.• Teaching non-Suzuki students using additional method books and pedagogical materials.• Working with other teachers designing organization-wide programs to increase students’ progress and enjoyment.• Assigning new guitar and ukulele students to instructors• Hiring new guitar and ukulele instructors • Approving hours for guitar and ukulele instructors each month• Assisting with all summer camps and running guitar-related camps• Assisting with all studio-wide recitals• Contributing to company social media accounts• Consulting on short and long-term planning strategies for the company Show less

      • Guitar Teacher

        Aug 2013 - now

      • Guitar Department Program Director

        Feb 2019 - Jun 2024

    • Pensacola State College

      Aug 2023 - May 2024
      Visiting Professor

      Teaching private guitar lessons, class guitar, and leading the guitar ensemble

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Dr. Ben Lougheed
      Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society - Nov 2017 Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, recognizes and encourages superior leadership and exemplary character. O∆K encourages collaboration among members across the five phases celebrated by O∆K: scholarship, athletics, service, communications, and arts. Founded in 1914 at Washington and Lee University, O∆K honors and develops leaders through scholarships, workshops, career opportunities, leadership resources, and a lifelong connection to other members.
    • Awarded to Dr. Ben Lougheed
      Finalist at the New Orleans International Guitar Competition - May 2017
    • Awarded to Dr. Ben Lougheed
      Pi Kappa Lambda Florida State University Apr 2017 The purpose of this Society is to provide an organization dedicated to the furtherance of music in education and education in music in colleges, universities, and other institutions of higher learning, which offer music degree programs in one or more fields.The primary objective of the Society is the recognition and encouragement of the highest level of musical achievement and academic scholarship.The Society is convinced that recognizing and honoring persons who have enhanced… Show more The purpose of this Society is to provide an organization dedicated to the furtherance of music in education and education in music in colleges, universities, and other institutions of higher learning, which offer music degree programs in one or more fields.The primary objective of the Society is the recognition and encouragement of the highest level of musical achievement and academic scholarship.The Society is convinced that recognizing and honoring persons who have enhanced their talents by serious, diligent, and intelligent study will stimulate others to do the same. Show less
    • Awarded to Dr. Ben Lougheed
      Rislov Foundation Development Grant Sigurd I. & Jarmila H. Rislov Foundation Sep 2013
    • Awarded to Dr. Ben Lougheed
      Charlie Byrd Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Guitar The Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University Aug 2009 2009-2012

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Community Outreach Director

      Issued by Classical Guitar Society of Tallahassee on Oct 2014
      Classical Guitar Society of TallahasseeAssociated with Dr. Ben Lougheed

    • Festival Director

      Issued by Florida Guitar Festival on Sept 2015
      Florida Guitar FestivalAssociated with Dr. Ben Lougheed

    • President

      Issued by Classical Guitar Society @ Florida State University on Sept 2015
      Classical Guitar Society @ Florida State UniversityAssociated with Dr. Ben Lougheed

    • Co-Artistic Director

      Issued by Classical Revolution Tallahassee on Aug 2014
      Classical Revolution TallahasseeAssociated with Dr. Ben Lougheed

    • Director

      Issued by Florida Guitar Festival on Mar 2021
      Florida Guitar FestivalAssociated with Dr. Ben Lougheed