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Bio

Ben Golder-Novick is a musician and educator with twenty years of experience. Ben performs regularly with the critically acclaimed jazz group “The Hot Sardines.” He is also an original member of “Postmdoern Jukebox,” and leads his own jazz group “Ben & Friends.” Ben has performed at such notable venues as Madison Square Garden, Carnegie Hall, and Radio City Music Hall.

As an educator, Ben is committed to making music accessible and fun for everyone. He teaches private lessons on saxophone, clarinet, and flute. He also teaches beginner lessons on trumpet and piano. Ben caters to the needs of all of his students and encourages the true joy of music.

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Teaching Info

With twenty years of experience as both a music educator as well as a professional musician- my top priority has always been to make music universally fun and accessible for everybody.

As individuals, we as humans all connect to music in different ways. Throughout my teaching experience, I have catered and adapted to the needs of all students to ensure that everybody has the best music experience possible.

During my ten year tenure as a band director in Tolland- my band program was a prescribed recommendation for students who experienced difficulties in more traditional academic settings. For these students- learning an instrument provided them with confidence, creativity, enjoyment.

The vast selection of music repertoire that I incorporate in my classes is adventurous, diverse, and fun. Jazz, rock, blues, New Orleans second-line march, reggae, classical, gamelan, and much more music genres are incorporated in my class.

Many of my students have gone on to continue in the field of music. It brings joy to see that some of my former students are fellow musicians and educators. It brings even more joy to see when my students are genuinely enjoying music. The concepts of fun accessibility go a long way!