Last Name Benson
First Name Steve
Address you as Mr.
Street Address 2622 Lake Ridge Court
City Oakton
State VA
Zip Code 22124
Phone 703-539-5656
Fax
Instruments taught Piano, harpsichord, organ, MIDI instruments, and vocal performance coaching
Education B.A. music Austin College, private post-graduate work with Anthony Chanaka, Ronald Elliston and Conrad Bernier
Affiliations American Guild of Organists, Organ Historical Society, Fairfax-Loudoun Music Fellowship
Activities/Services Director of Music and Organist at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Arlington; Co-Organist Fairfax Church of Christ, Scientist
Additional Info/Specialties I provide studio recordings in a fully equipped MIDI and acoustic studio with Steinway B piano, Neupert harpsichord, ProTools, Sonar X1, Sibelius 7, and AKG microphones.
Available as Performer Yes
Available as Accompanist Yes
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