Benjamin Griego
Antioch,TN
Summary
A dedicated music teacher, working composer, and arranger, as a well as a working performer that loves helping students grow into confident, creative musicians. With experience in a classical foundation as well as the music of today, I bring a wide range of tools into my teaching. I believe in building strong fundamentals while tailoring my approach to help each student discover and develop their own unique musical voice—whether through performance or composition. My goal is simple: to help every student understand music more deeply and enjoy it more fully.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Composer/Arranger
Freelance
Nashville, TN
01.2022 - Current
- Arranged several pieces for orchestra at Christ Presbyterian church.
- Produced and arranged for Seascape
- Produced and arranged big band Christmas single for Miranda Powell
Freelance Musician
Nashville Area
09.2016 - Current
- Performs with a variety of different/wedding corporate bands
- Music director for Christ-Presbyterian Church
- Supports artists Miranda Powell with regular performances
- Performs in multiple genres of music
- Runs award winning jazz-fusion group Seascape
Instructor
Private Lessons Instructor
09.2012 - Current
- Teaches beginner to advanced electric bass
- Teaches composition/production
- Teaches beginner to intermediate guitar
Instructor
Guitar Center, School of Rock
09.2015 - 09.2019
- Instructed students in beginning to intermediate guitar techniques and theory.
- Developed and delivered structured bass curriculum covering fundamental to advanced skills.
- Organized weekly rock band sessions and summer camps for students.
- Developed and implemented theory camps to enhance students understanding of musical concepts.
- Instructed summer rock band camps, an opportunity for students with no musical experience to play in a band for a week.
Camp Director
Old Redmond Fire House Teen Center
12.2012 - 06.2015
- Founded and developed rock school curriculum in concert with Teen Programs
- Administrator for the City of Redmond
- Teach songwriting skills
- Facilitated student performance nights and recording sessions
Education
No Degree - Film Compostion
Scorecraft Academy And Kouneva Studios
06-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Commercial Music
Belmont University
Nashville, TN05-2019
High School Diploma - Music
Redmond High School
01-2015
Skills
- Strong orchestral/big band arranger
- Modern and traditional production mockups
- Upright and electric bass proficiency
- Synth bass proficiency
Timeline
Composer/Arranger
Freelance
01.2022 - Current
Freelance Musician
Nashville Area
09.2016 - Current
Instructor
Guitar Center, School of Rock
09.2015 - 09.2019
Camp Director
Old Redmond Fire House Teen Center
12.2012 - 06.2015
Instructor
Private Lessons Instructor
09.2012 - Current
High School Diploma - Music
Redmond High School
No Degree - Film Compostion
Scorecraft Academy And Kouneva Studios
Bachelor of Arts - Commercial Music
Belmont University
Qualifications
- Bachelors in Music as well as completed programs in film composition
- Working professionally as a gigging bass player, composer and arranger
- 14 years providing private instruction in bass, guitar, composition, and production