passing it along
Whether it is the vitally important skills of creative problem solving and improvisation, the self-discipline and organization that is necessary for growth, or the pure joy that is felt when we collaborate with our peers - music is a vehicle through which we can become better people, not just players. With a foundation of history, honesty, and humility, Benjamin hopes to empower his students with the broadest set of tools possible, so they can speak back to the world in their own way, with their own voice.
News
THE TOaG QUARTET + CHORUS ECLECTIC 2025
The TOaG Quartet is excited to announce our second year of educational partnership with East Bay-based choir, Chorus Eclectic!
Since 2024, our organizations have collaborated to create living wage opportunities in performance and recording for aspiring music students in our local community. Through immersive mentorship, students get the opportunity to experience the full scope of work as a professional musician - all while building meaningful networks amongst their peers, as well as seasoned veterans. We are immensely proud to continue the tradition of intergenerational cross-cultural exchange, which has long been the standard for effective professional development!
Be sure to check the schedule for Chorus Eclectic to see upcoming shows featuring our collaboration!
What Folks think
"...[Ben is] patient, deeply knowledgeable about the bass and its history, and connected on an emotional level with me while infusing our lessons with great faith in my ability to improve, in spite of my lack of experience. 5 stars isn't enough!" (full testimonial)
-- Christina Mitra
Private Bass Student
"As for as music instructors go, Ben Lee is hands down at the top of the list. He has been instructing our son for 6 years now on upright bass and we've seen my sons technical abilities and music theory grow at an astonishing rate..." (full testimonial)
-- Johnny Jones
Student Parent
"...he's a wonderful person with a lot of empathy... an outstanding musician who deeply loves and understands his craft... [and is} a great TEACHER [who] curates the curriculum for my goals and gives me killer feedback... I feel seriously blessed to have found Ben and to be one of his students." (full testimonial)
-- Carol Tyger
Private Bass Student
"My efforts have been made much easier with the help and support of Benjamin Lee ... O-High's student jazz musicians are talented, hungry for knowledge, and have directly benefitted from the excellent training [they] have received..." (full testimonial)
-- David Byrd, Oakland High School Music Director
