Hey there! I’m Ben Wray!
I’m a Kansas City–based music educator, pianist, and vocalist with decades of experience across public and private education, private studio instruction, performance, and church worship leadership. I teach piano and voice with a foundation in fundamentals, a deep love for jazz, and a strong emphasis on healthy vocal pedagogy. From classrooms and choirs to private lessons, worship teams, and collaborative performance, my work is centered on helping musicians grow in skill, confidence, and musical understanding.
Hi, I’m Ben Wray. I’ve spent decades teaching, performing, and leading music in schools, studios, and churches, and I love helping people grow in their musicianship, artistry, and confidence. Whether it’s guiding a student through piano or voice, leading or accompanying a choir, or collaborating with fellow musicians, I approach every musical experience with care, passion, and a people-first mindset.
I’m based in the Kansas City Metro area and would love to help you explore music—whether through lessons, performance opportunities, or creative collaboration.
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"I''ve known and worked with Ben for a number of years. If there was one person to model yourself after as a musician and individual, it would be Ben. Traits like genuine, humble, professional, well versed and educated, versatile, supportive, professional (yes, it's worth stating twice), and great communicator come to mind. As a live/studio musician, band leader, educator, and individual - he''s the real deal!"
- Dan Weller, studio/touring musician, Nashville, TN "Ben is pro! I've shared the stage with Ben with him as a band leader and also gigs wheres he's a hired gun. He's able to adapt to any musical situation, knows his theory, knows what to play and not to play!"
- Lester Estelle Jr., Drummer/Studio Owner, Nashville, TN Ben was a fantastic addition to our wedding day. We requested a lot of songs from him and he learned them all. It’s was such a pleasure to hear him play at our cocktail hour and just hearing him begin to play during our ceremony brought me to tears. I could not recommend enough! He is also very kind to top it all off. “
- T. L., Kansas City, MO Contact Me!
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