Ben Misterka Collectivity Music

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SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY PLEASE. :) Recently featured in Guitar Player Magazine, San Francisco based recording artist Ben Misterka has been teaching, recording, touring, performing for 20+ years. Having toured the US, Asia, and Europe, Ben brings a real world approach to learning music. You will be studying with me directly😊 Performed/worked with: Goapele, Lyrics Born, Mindi Abair(Aerosmith), Alex Han(Marcus Miller), Nikki Glaspie(Beyonce), The Voice, Blackalicious, Tan Wei Wei, Erica Falls, among others Performed at Shanghai Stadium, High Sierra Music Festival, Bottle Rock, UC Theater, Beijing Arena, Toured Asia, Europe, USA Developed music curriculum at Shanghai Highschool International Division, as well as started and developed their Guitar Ensemble and Rock Band Club. Lived in Shanghai for 6 years. **FYI- Ben is based in San Francisco** Bachelors in Jazz Performance. Fluent in Piano, Guitar, Banjo, Bass Guitar, Mandarin, Ableton Live, Logic Pro.

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Hired 28 times

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1 employee

24 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Event type

Wedding ceremony

Doesn’t offer: Wedding reception, Birthday party, Cocktail hour, Corporate event, General event, Holiday party, Fundraiser

Music types

Band

Vocals

Guitar

Piano

Music genres

Pop / top 40

Rock / classic rock

Jazz / Blues

Mariachi

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Kathy C.

Jun 1, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

His knowledge of music theory, teaching various instruments, and breaking lessons into parts for better understanding is helpful. Being a practicing musician is helpful as a teacher.

Details: Guitar • No experience • 10 - 13 years old • I'm flexible • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location

Music Theory Lessons

Ryan A.

Jun 6, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

When I was looking for a Jazz Piano instructor, I had the choice between a larger agency and Ben, and I couldn't be happier with my choice. Ben is not only a fantastic instructor who catered the lessons to my needs, but he also is an incredible guitarist (and pianist) who actively performs live. Though I had to stop my lessons for personal reasons, I will definitely be coming back to Ben in the future to learn more licks and techniques.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • Yes, the student can read music • 2 - 4 yrs of formal training • Jazz • Yes, the student has a piano • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location

Piano Lessons

Vasya T.

Jun 4, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: 18 - 25 years old • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • Yes, can read music staff • Acoustic • Blues • Jazz • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Guitar Lessons

Charles B.

Feb 16, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Ben is very knowledgeable and experienced, attentive to my needs and desires and extremely helpful both during and after my lessons. He continues to send me helpful information and exercises following my lessons. I will continue to take lessons from Ben as his knowledge of the instruments I am interested in and the music I want to learn is unparalleled by any other instructors I have experienced to date.

Details: 65 years or older • Yes, the student can read music • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Jazz • Yes, the student has a piano • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location

Piano Lessons

Albert P.

Feb 17, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Ben’s ability to cater the lessons to your personal goals, is unmatched. I went to my first lesson never having picked up a bass guitar, and not having touched an instrument since 2005 (the trombone). I am interested in learning bass to play funk, Bachata (genre of music from the Dominican Republic), and simple worship music. In the first day alone I learned the bassline to Flashlight by Parliament and the fundamentals of a Bachata bass rhythm. The progression from Zero to Playing is very short, but of course is based on the student’s musical background. I highly encourage anyone seeking lessons to take a first lesson with Ben, to see how he can help you reach your goals. This review has been written after my 5th, one hour lesson.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training • No, the student cannot read music • Rock • Jazz • No, but the student is planning to purchase an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location

Bass Guitar Lessons

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Benjamin Misterka

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Discounts Available! Packages of 4 and 8 lessons. Advance deposit of 50% of one lesson required for all bookings.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Over 25 years of real “on the job” training. That means out in the world playing and performing. I average around 150-200 shows a year between my various projects. Sometimes 6 gigs a week.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I started playing guitar at age 12, and just learned by ear, listening to recordings and playing with friends. Was self taught for 10 years before studying formally and getting my degree in jazz studies

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