BEN
GAILER
BIO
Ben Gailer (BMus(Hons), ATCL) is a pianist, composer/arranger, and music teacher based in Auckland, New Zealand. His diverse range of musical skills have been recognised with awards and scholarships such as:
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Anne Bellam Scholarship (2020, University of Auckland)
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University of Auckland Postgraduate Scholarship (University of Auckland, 2020)
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Summer Research Scholarship (University of Auckland, 2019)
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2019 Senior Scholar Award (2019, University of Auckland)
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ATCL Diploma in Classical Piano Performance with Distinction (Trinity College London, 2018)
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Performing Artist of the Year (2016, Rangitoto College
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Best Saxophonist (2016, NZSM Jazz Project)
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Outstanding Creativity Award (Rangitoto College, 2016).
He performs regularly as both a soloist and as a member of a variety of ensembles around New Zealand.
PIANO LESSONS
Ben's home piano studio features a beautiful Yamaha YUS5 Upright Piano, a customised Fender Rhodes Mk I Electric Piano and a growing library of teaching resources and sheet music. His teaching method is inspired by the philosophy of Dr Shinichi Suzuki and covers the diverse range of skills a musician needs in the 21st Century, including building a solid foundation of pianistic technique and tone production, aural training, sight-reading, music theory, improvisation and composition.