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Nashville Pop Star Ben Rector Shares Advice, Lessons Learned with Commercial Music Students

Rector encouraged students to pursue musical collaboration regardless of fame or fortune

Nashville Pop Star Ben Rector Shares Advice, Lessons Learned with Commercial Music Students


School of Music


The School of Music invited renowned pop star Ben Rector to lead a masterclass for commercial music students and members of BYU Vocal Point prior to his headline performance at the BYU Homecoming Spectacular.

Gathered in the Cougar Room at the north end of the BYU Marriott Center, a group of nearly 30 students had the unique opportunity to participate in an intimate Q&A with the singer-songwriter.

In response to student questions, Rector shared details of his self-driven rise to popularity, a journey which included most of the typical challenges of the commercial music industry, such as the struggle to be noticed.READ MORE