Our Community Music Centre

Benedict is charismatic, kind, and has extensive knowledge in all aspects of music - including music theory, acoustic and electric guitar, piano, songwriting, and probably more I don't know of. No matter what difficulty you struggle with, he always has an answer to your question. He promotes more holistic approaches to learning guitar, and is very encouraging when you're learning something new. I would say he is the real deal!

Amazing!!!! I have taken guitar lessons with various teachers in the Vancouver area and nothing compares to the progress I made learning from Benedict Marsh. Knowing how to play guitar does not easily translate into being able to teach it well. Teaching is a skill in and of its own. Benedict has the guitar skills and is an excellent teacher. He understands the neurological mechanisms behind learning a new skill, and his methods have greatly improved my playing! He's knowledgeable, talented and adapts his teaching style to fit with your goals and learning style.

I look forward to coming to class and learning something new every time, regardless of which class skill level I'm in. I've always wanted to learn to play by ear and I like that Benedict inspires you to practice and get better and encourages you to really listen and feel the music you're trying to play. He is a very experienced player himself so he has lots of helpful tricks as you go along. I think a group setting would be great too as having other students next to you can inspire you further and you can learn from each other as well.

I don't think I could have imagined a more inspiring and interesting way to learn to play the guitar before I met Ben. He is such a fun and effective teacher. I started to take the group lessons 5 months ago at Our Community Music Centre. Ben creates a comfortable environment and with ease encourages and inspires everyone to try things beyond their limits. I was a bit hesitant to learn in a group setting but I am totally convinced it is the best way to improve your guitar playing. If you are looking for quality fun and affordable lessons in Vancouver you should definitely give Ben at Our Community Music Centre a call.

Benedict is a great teacher. Passionate about music, he infuses his students with energy as he guides them to a deeper understanding of the craft of guitar playing. He is clearly a musical heavy weight in terms of his theoretical knowledge but he explains things so they're easy to understand for students of any background (including beginners). I'd recommend him to anyone wanting to learn or improve their skill set. Great value too. Unlimited classes with the monthly and yearly passes. Only teacher in town offering such a deal.