Benjamin Barrett

Benjamin Barrett holds a degree in Music Business from the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, with minors in Business Analytics and Recording Arts. His guitar journey began as a high school freshman performing with the pep band, and has since grown into a diverse career spanning live performance, studio recording, and collaboration with artists across the Twin Cities. During his time at UST, Ben performed with the Guitar Ensemble and Pop Music Collective, while also playing guitar with his band, Monarch. His performance experience includes pit orchestras for musical theater, weddings, private events, and more.

In addition to performing, Ben teaches guitar to students of all skill levels at Guitarra En El Barrio, a music education program in South Minneapolis. Through teaching, he shares his passion for music while helping students develop their skills and confidence as musicians.