J. Ben Rodriguez is a Houston-based cellist, performer and composer, dedicated to helping students and audiences engage with the rich musical practices around them.

Rodriguez holds a Master of Music degree from Shepherd School of Music at Rice University and a Bachelor of Music degree from Oberlin Conservatory. He studied string pedagogy with Louise Zeitlin and completed Suzuki Book 1 Teaching Training under Andrea Yun. He is currently a Teaching Artist/Fellow for American Festival for the Arts, he is faculty at Opus 1 Chamber Music School, and is the dedicated cello coach for Houston Youth Symphony. He has held teaching positions at the American Music Academy in Houston, Oberlin Community Music School, and the Community School of the Arts at Northern Illinois University. Through private lessons, chamber coaching, sectionals and group instruction, Rodriguez has worked with students of all ages and levels. His students have participated in masterclasses with Rachel Barton Pine and the Vermeer Quartet, and have performed at Carnegie Hall.