Ben Scott

Ben Scott serves as a Guitar Instructor at the JMU Music Academy, affiliated with the School of Music at James Madison University. His role involves teaching group guitar sessions and fostering musical collaboration. He is currently a Senior pursuing a Jazz Studies major with a Music Industry minor at JMU.

Ben began his musical journey on upright bass and bass guitar before focusing on guitar, which he has played for six years. His research interests span diverse musical genres, with a particular emphasis on jazz and contemporary music performance, pedagogy, and the intersection of music industry practices with artistic development. He actively promotes interdisciplinary approaches to music education and genre exploration.

While no formal scientific awards or grants are mentioned, Ben highlights his passion for sharing music through teaching and collaboration. His advising record is currently empty as no students are listed. The JMU Music Academy webpage provides additional details about his work and the programs he supports.