Dr. Lougheed has performed extensively around the U.S., including recent performances for the Interlochen Arts Academy, Guitar Sarasota, Utah Classical Guitar, Kerrytown Concert House, and the Dale Mabry Guitar Series. Presenters have praised him for his “virtuosic technique,” “delicate interpretation,” and “high level of artistry.”
Ben is also a highly sought-after and accomplished instructor who currently teaches at the Temple Music Preparatory. He has previously taught at Florida State University and Pensacola State College, and also helped found the Lessons Academy at Leon High School. His dedication to teaching has led to significant success by his students, who have won auditions for All-State and All-National guitar ensembles, as well as prizes at multiple competitions. Due to his impressive record and substantial Suzuki training, Ben has been invited to teach around the country.
Ben founded the Florida Guitar Festival and served as its Executive Director for nearly a decade. In that time, he brought together hundreds of burgeoning musicians and students for educational activities, concerts, and competitions. Additionally, Ben’s work with the festival included a collaboration with GRAMMY-winner Bill Kanengiser on the first recorded performance of Sergio Assad’s piece, “The Walls.” On top of that, Ben was the Founder and Artistic Director of the Tallahassee Chapter of Classical Revolution. This music outreach organization produced dozens of concerts that showcased the talents of over 150 performers, becoming a fixture in the local music scene. For the past few years, Ben has been sharing the knowledge that he learned from these ventures with younger musicians by giving lectures on entrepreneurship and marketing at universities and conferences around the country.
Ben’s debut album, Baroque Legacies, intertwines music by influential and celebrated Baroque composers with contemporary pieces inspired by these musical giants. It has been described as “an inspiration,” “perfectly performed,” “technically superb,” and “emotionally delicious from start to finish.” His second album, “Dancing on Six Strings,” was released in 2025 on the Frameworks label.
Ben holds a Bachelor of Music in guitar performance from the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, where he attended on the Charlie Byrd Memorial Scholarship. He completed Master of Music and Doctor of Music degrees at Florida State University, where he served as a teaching assistant to the legendary pedagogue Bruce Holzman while earning a graduate certificate in Music Education and Leadership.
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