My name is Ben Challenger, music professional from Sydney currently living in Newcastle UK! I am multi-skilled in guitar playing, recording, songwriting, realistic MIDI drum programming, mixing, mastering, synth sound design, and content creation! Feel free to get in touch and lets work together!…

Ben Challenger

My name is Ben Challenger, music professional from Sydney currently living in Newcastle UK! I am multi-skilled in guitar playing, recording, songwriting, realistic MIDI drum programming, mixing, mastering, synth sound design, and content creation! Feel free to get in touch and lets work together!…

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My name is Ben Challenger, music professional from Sydney currently living in Newcastle UK!

I am multi-skilled in guitar playing, recording, songwriting, realistic MIDI drum programming, mixing, mastering, synth sound design, and content creation!

Feel free to get in touch and lets work together!

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Work Experience

Music Centre Supervisor at St Joseph's College Hunters Hill, Sydney
December 31, 2024 - August 9, 2025
Handled and maintained musical equipment and instruments, ensuring readiness for student use. Collaborated with Music Centre team to create a positive learning environment. Coordinated stage setup for the 'Battle of the Bands' competition at the college's Annual Spring Fair. Supported administrative duties and optimized ensemble setups for music showcase events. Overhauled the sheet music collection for easy access.
Audio Visual Content Creation Affiliate / Plugin Testing at Submission Audio, MixWave, Hertz Drums
January 1, 2023 - Present
Trusted affiliate for plugin testing and promotional video content creation for launches including DjinnBass 2, NocturnalBass, Flatline 2, and others. Composed, mixed, and mastered musical pieces and produced synchronized visually engaging videos to promote plugin and virtual instrument products.
Guitar Tutor at Guitar With Ben / Guitar Tutor Commuter (GTC), Sydney
January 1, 2020 - Present
Built a successful guitar tutoring business with a consistent student base and local community reputation. Delivered tailored lesson plans matched to student abilities and preferences, fostering musical growth and appreciation. Joined GTC in 2023 to expand reach to a broader student base.
Musician, Guitarist & Producer at Ben Challenger
January 1, 2013 - Present
Self-produced multiple original albums including 'Always Will Be.' (2021), 'Somewhere in The Universe.' (2022), and 'Afterthought.' (2023). Collaborated with keyboardist Rohan Sharma on the track 'When We Get There' (2023), achieving recognition on Spotify's TheProgSpace with over 2800 streams. Performed original material at various renowned live music venues in Sydney such as The Vanguard, Factory Theatre, and Oxford Art Factory.

Education

Bachelor of Music Contemporary Performance at Australian Institute of Music, Sydney
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree (Music)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education
    Ben Challenger - Original Music Project

    My original music project which I handled all songwriting, guitar playing, vocals, MIDI drumming, MIDI bass, synth/keys composition, arrangements, mixing, and mastering.

    You can find examples through my Soundclous link below :)