Teaching

"Dr. Blasko's gift as a teacher is not showing you the path, but walking alongside you as you discover your own."

— Kaleb Clarke, Former Student - Arranger and Orchestrator

Dr. Ben Blasko is a passionate and student-centered educator who brings a holistic, collaborative approach to music instruction. Currently Ben serves on the graduate faculties of Messiah University and the University of Texas, El Paso. He leads ensembles and private studio instruction with an emphasis on personal growth, artistic integrity, and ensemble excellence.

With teaching experience spanning high school, collegiate, and intensive summer programs like the Tennessee Governor's School for the Arts, Blasko believes in cultivating an inclusive, process-driven environment where students are empowered to take creative risks and develop their individual voices.

His teaching draws on over a decade of formal study, including a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of North Texas and degrees from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Messiah University. He was recognized as a quarterfinalist for the 2024 GRAMMY Music Educator Award, a testament to his impact as a teacher, mentor, and advocate for the next generation of musicians.