Iris D.
11/16/2025
This review is from my kid who is 12 years old: "Benny is amazing! He's such a great teacher because he's patient and not too stern. He'll say, 'OK, we have to do this first - I know it's a little...
Benny Amón Drummer and Educator
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Benny Amón is a multi-talented drummer, bandleader, and educator based in San Francisco, CA. Specializing in New Orleans Jazz, Swing, and Beyond, Benny is recognized as one of the leading figures in early jazz and roots drumming worldwide.
Having performed extensively in prestigious venues like Preservation Hall and Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro in New Orleans, Benny has also toured internationally, showcasing his exceptional drumming skills at jazz festivals and clubs across the United States and beyond.
In addition to his stellar performances, Benny is deeply committed to music education, working as a Teaching Artist with the Preservation Hall Foundation and Jazz at Lincoln Center. He leads his own quartet and trio, collaborating with world-class musicians and continuing to enchant audiences with his soulful rhythms and dynamic performances.
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5.08 reviews
Sharon L.
11/14/2025
Benny teaches a wide range of drumming styles, not limited to just jazz. My son took lessons from him for over a year and we were all very happy with his teaching. Unfortunately, Benny moved to...
Carson M.
11/14/2025
Benny is an incredible drummer and music teacher. He is super fun to work with. His drum lessons are relaxed and leave you feeling inspired to practice all of the great material that he provides....
Adam R.
11/17/2025
I'm a long time bay area drummer that has performed 100,000,000 times over 40 years with over 100,000,000 artists. Feels like it...I'm 62 and play every style I can fake cuz I believe in takin...
Manni W.
11/14/2025
My son has been studying jazz drumming with Benny for almost 2 years, and he has made tremendous progress. He went from knowing nothing about jazz and drumming to an avid drummer and a jazz fan....
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