As a solo finger-style guitarist, Benjamin Kammin has performed extensively throughout the Midwest and beyond. He has immersed himself in the music of Michael Hedges, Leo Kottke, Billy McLaughlin, and many other notable finger-style guitarists. Working closely with his mentor and teacher, John Stropes, Mr. Kammin’s focus is on performing, composing, exploring new repertoire, and pushing the boundaries of finger-style guitar notation. He has participated in master classes with Billy McLaughlin, Alex de Grassi, Pino Forastiere, and Pierre Bensusan. Mr. Kammin is currently enrolled in the MM in Guitar Performance program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee where he is directly involved in primary research in finger-style guitar.