“While taking lessons with Mr. Ben Rattanavong, he has used his skill and knowledge to help me rise to a higher standard of trumpet playing. From teaching me how to play challenging exercises to providing beautiful pieces of music to learn, he has given me so many ways to improve and grow, and I can’t wait to see what we work on next!”
– Liam
“Mr. Rattanavong is one of the most versatile musicians in the Nashville area.”
“Having had the privilege of sitting next to him on many professional performances, I can confidently say—this is the guy you want at the gig. His sound is consistently refined, and his preparation is always at a professional level.
Even as an undergraduate myself, I often find myself reaching out to Ben for insight on trumpet playing and musical interpretation. His depth of knowledge and experience is beyond his years.
Outside of performance, Mr. Rattanavong is a rising force in trumpet pedagogy. His reputation as a teacher speaks for itself—many of his students have gone on to earn placements in mid-state and all-state ensembles. Whether on stage or in the studio, Ben brings excellence, reliability, and a true passion for the craft.”
– Isaac
“Working with and taking lessons from Mr. Rattanavong helped me to understand my relationship with the trumpet better, not only from a playing standpoint, but mentally.”
“Upon our first meeting, I was struggling both technically and physically to play the trumpet – my mechanics felt out of wack and I was having a hard time staying positive. As an experienced and studied musician, Mr. Rattanavong worked closely with me to help, not only identify and tackle my issues, but rebuild the relationship between myself and my instrument.
As a working professional and developing pedagogue, Ben knows the trumpet. He’ll help you to understand it too, in a way that no one else can.”
– Rian
“I enjoy my trumpet lessons with Ben. He is patient and provides me with good feedback to improve my sound. He uses really good metaphors to help me understand and improve.”
– Corbin
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